Sr Principal Engineer Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) – (Space/Satellite Systems) full_time

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking an EHS Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals 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.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• 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.

The position can be filled as an EHS Engineer (level 2) or a Principal EHS Engineer (level 3) depending on experience and qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or a related field
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in an EHS position. 
• U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• 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.

Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $170,000.00

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.