You'll be navigating coastal construction, wetlands, floodplains, and endangered species considerations , not as a checkbox exercise, but as a core part of bringing ambitious capital projects to life. From your first interaction with the USACE or a state DEC to the final commissioning walk, you'll be the owner of the environmental and civil permitting process end to end.

You'll shape company-wide standards for site and civil design, lead engagement with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and provide expert guidance to both internal teams and third-party engineers and contractors. Whether you're reviewing a complex stormwater management design or standing on a job site observing installation activities, your judgment will directly influence the safety, resilience, and long-term success of Saronic's facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Own the development and maintenance of site, civil utilities, and storm water management design and construction standards for the company.

• Own the environmental permitting process for site development on capital projects.

• Participate in the early programming and development of various capital project scopes of work and documentation of project requirements with a focus on civil/site systems and design elements.

• Develop permitting plan and approach for site development including interaction with USACE, State DEC/DEQ’s, local AHJ’s, and associated federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Be main point of contact in discussion with these agencies.

• Support development and issuance of requests for proposals and qualifications for various capital projects to 3rd party engineers, architects, design-build contractors and general contractors.

• Review and comment on 3rd party civil and environmental designs for capital projects and provide owner based subject matter specialist (SMS) input and direction to internal and external teams.

• Provide internal design, and documentation on small capital projects as needed.

• Complete field visits during capital construction projects to represent owner and observe general civil/site installation and commissioning activities.

• Design management of small capital projects as needed.

• Travel anticipated to be up to 10% of the time for project specific visits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

• Licensed engineer (PE preferred).

• 8+ years of design, and/or construction of civil site systems for industrial, manufacturing, and/or port facility projects.

• In addition to experience with general civil/site design and development, you must have experience/knowledge with various design requirements including but not limited to stormwater management, wetlands, flood plains, coastal construction and dredging, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species (plant and animal), and site resiliency.

• Experience with submission and/or management of various permitting processes including USACE, state DEC/DEQ, local AHJ’s as required to address coastal, wetland, and flood plain permitting and approvals.

• Proficient in developing design standards, technical project requirements documents, requests for proposals. Experience with completing 3rd party design reviews and directing engineering, production and construction teams.

• Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.

• Demonstrated success developing innovative solutions to a broad range of permitting and civil/site engineering problems and challenges.

• Experience with the entire capital project life cycle.

• Design management experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Occasional standing and walking within the office.

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.

• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.

• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

• Can safely travel and visit active industrial sites and active construction projects on occasional basis.

Additional Information:

• Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off, Parental Leave, Competitive Salary, Retirement Plan, Stock Options, Life and Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance.

• Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees: This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status.

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The Environmental Engineer will support the transition of a coastal site into a fully operational shipyard, which may include greenfield development, redevelopment of previously used industrial properties, or brownfield remediation. In addition, this role will oversee environmental compliance programs related to air quality, water quality, stormwater management, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials, while supporting environmental monitoring and regulatory reporting.

The Environmental Engineer will partner with engineering, construction, and operations teams to reduce environmental risk and ensure regulatory compliance during the development and operation of Port Alpha.

Responsibilities:

Environmental Due Diligence & Site Assessments

• Lead environmental due diligence activities including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site investigations, and coordination with environmental consultants.

• Evaluate and manage environmental risks associated with greenfield and brownfield site development, including site characterization, remediation planning, and regulatory closure strategies where applicable.

Environmental Permitting & Waterfront Development

• Develop and execute the environmental permitting strategy for shipyard development and waterfront infrastructure.

• Manage permitting activities including wetlands permitting, dredging and fill permits, coastal development approvals, and USACE Section 404 and Section 10 permits.

• Support integration of environmental requirements into site planning, engineering design, and construction activities.

Environmental Compliance Programs

• Establish and oversee environmental compliance programs including air permits, hazardous and industrial waste management, stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), and wastewater discharge permits.

• Identify and mitigate environmental risks to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Environmental Monitoring & Regulatory Reporting

• Develop and manage environmental monitoring and inspection programs including stormwater monitoring, water quality monitoring, wetlands monitoring, and construction environmental compliance inspections.

• Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports including Tier II Chemical Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), hazardous waste reports, and air emissions inventories.

• Maintain environmental documentation and records to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

Regulatory & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a primary environmental liaison with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), EPA, and state environmental agencies, supporting permit applications, regulatory interactions, and agency inspections.

• Provide environmental guidance to engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into site development and shipyard operations.

• Support environmental training, internal audits, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of environmental management systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Health, or related environmental discipline

• 5+ years of environmental permitting, compliance, or environmental consulting experience

• Experience conducting or managing Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I and Phase II)

• Experience working with coastal environmental regulations, wetlands permitting, or waterfront development

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations including EPA programs

• Experience preparing environmental regulatory reports such as Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste reports, or air emissions inventories

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Experience supporting shipyards, ports, maritime infrastructure, or waterfront industrial development

• Direct experience with USACE permitting processes

• Experience with brownfield redevelopment and remediation programs

• Experience with wetlands permitting, dredging permits, or coastal resource protection

• Experience preparing environmental reports in US coastal states

• Professional certifications such as CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), Professional Engineer (P.E.), or Environmental Professional (EP)

• Experience managing multi-media environmental compliance programs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on-site at a waterfront industrial facility

• Position may require occasional overtime and weekend work during permitting, construction, or regulatory deadlines

• Ability to lift 35 lbs unassisted

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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