Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr Principal EHS Engineer – Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA.
This position will be responsible for providing EHS support for our Dulles VA campus and may support field operations in other states as well.
Working in Northrop Grumman means making a direct contribution to mission projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility, and reshaping the world we live in. For us, it’s about more than just performing.
It means realizing the values that define us: responsibility, trust, integrity and protecting freedom worldwide. These values inspire and unite our people- who make everything we do possible.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this job, you will:
- Reviews and interprets existing and proposed environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations to determine applicability and impact for sites.
- Assists with implementation of programs to comply with EHS regulations.
- Partners with business leaders to continuously improve the culture, awareness, and accountability in support of EHS programs.
- Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EH&S programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
- Completes audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, and assists in pollution prevention activities.
- Interfaces with regulatory representatives, senior management, the site EH&S Committee.
- Assists with the implementation of EHS management systems at the site level.
- Additional roles and responsibilities may include:
- Serves as liaison with regulatory agencies.
- Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to the company and regulatory agencies.
- Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures.
- Applies for new permits and renewals.
- Conducts compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates EHS training for employees and conducts instructor-led EHS training.
- Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizen
- Experience with at least one of the two: 1) managing various EHS compliance programs (such as hazardous waste, storm water, wastewater, air, occupational safety, etc.) based on the review and interpretation of EHS regulations; and/or 2) experience in completing industrial hygiene assessments and sampling.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization are a must.
- Ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources; consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems; mastering unfamiliar information, tasks and situations quickly and effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science (MS) degree in an environmental, health, and safety program of study, or currently enrolled in an M.S. degree program.
- Certifications in environmental or health & safety related programs.
- Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft SharePoint programs.
- Computer based skills specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
- Oversight of third-party consultants/contractors.
- Active Top Secret clearance
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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience managing EHS compliance programs based on reviewing and interpreting EHS regulations, and/or completing industrial hygiene assessments and sampling
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
- Ability to solve complex problems, seek information and new ideas, and quickly master unfamiliar tasks and situations
- Master of Science degree in an environmental, health, and safety program, or current enrollment in an M.S. program
- Certifications in environmental or health and safety programs
- Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft SharePoint
- Computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience overseeing third-party consultants or contractors
- Active Top Secret security clearance
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