Environmental Health and Safety Engineer - Level 3 or - R10209953

Environmental Health and Safety Engineer – Level 3 or 4 – R

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Environmental Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team at the Elkton, Maryland facility. The role focuses on environmental and regulatory compliance for solid‑propellant rocket operations.

Elkton, Maryland – Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore.

As an Environmental Engineer, you will administer existing policies, update standards, and provide guidance for site operations. You will work with internal and external partners to support Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, EPCRA, RCRA, and related regulations.

• Interpret and communicate environmental requirements, coordinate initiatives with facility personnel, legal, and stakeholders.
• Ensure required inspections (storm water, air quality, spill prevention) are completed.
• Act as point of contact for regulatory agency interactions, permit evaluation, and new process and technology introductions.
• Ensure contractor, consultant, and employee environmental work is performed in accordance with applicable standards.
• Conduct internal environmental audits for continuous improvement.
• Manage a risk analysis overview of environmental risks within the company based on tracking and trending of environmental issues or incidents.
• Drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization.
• Complete thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reporting.
• Complete all required internal and external environmental reporting.
• Support and direct sustainability initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with self‑motivation in a team environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. environmental laws.
• Organizational and project management skills for complex tasks involving multiple internal and external parties.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Clear and concise communication of information and challenges.
• Ability to travel 10%.

• Diploma and 9 years of experience; consider bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• 5 years of applicable experience with environmental regulations and/or compliance programs.
• Experience effectively communicating technical information including complex and changing regulatory requirements.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain secret clearance.

• Diploma and 13 years of experience; consider bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience or master’s degree with 7 years of experience.
• 5 years of applicable experience with environmental regulations and/or compliance programs.
• Experience effectively communicating technical information including complex and changing regulatory requirements.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or closely related field.
• Current secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 – $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.