Senior Environmental Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our VisionReworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our BusinessReworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our ValueReworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
All that we’re missing is you.
AboutThe Role
Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental, the Senior Environmental Engineer/Specialist serves as a technical and regulatory compliance resource for Reworld operations (including thermomechanical treatment facilities, material processing facilities and other Reworld owned/operated assets).
The successful candidate will provide technical compliance oversight and support, regulatory analysis, compliance auditing and environmental permitting while working collaboratively with facility personnel, environmental staff, and Corporate teams.
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Schedule: 3 days in office 2 days from home
Key Responsibilities- Manage emissions and environmental performance databases that are used to support permitting, data analysis, reporting and benchmarking.
- Lead environmental audit teams consisting of Corporate and Regional personnel, including coordination, completion of field audits, communication of findings/recommendations and tracking corrective actions to closure.
- Support the environmental permitting team to obtain community support and regulatory agency approval of strategic growth initiatives.
- Serve as a resource to facility environmental specialists for compliance and regulatory analysis.
- Track and report key environmental compliance risks and liabilities.
- Work with operations and engineering teams to development and implement environmental compliance training.
- Develop tools, procedures, and standard work forspecificcompliance programs,e.g., auditing, permitting and compliance data aggregation and analysis.
- BS in Engineering, relevant science (e.g.biology, chemistry, environmental science) or advanced degree related to environmental policy/compliance.
- 5-8 yearsof progressive professional experience.
- Familiarity with combustion and air pollution control technology is preferred but not required.
- Strong and independent driveto achieve business objectives.
- Experience with, or working knowledge of, one or more environmental topics (e.g., air emissions calculations, new source review (NSR), permitting, air pollution control, stormwater, solid and hazardous waste management).
- Ability to work independently and as an integral team member.
- Advanced skill set in utilizing data analysis tools.
- Strong organizational and time management skills tofacilitateworking on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and applications.
- Ability to train and mentor junior environmental staff.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, especiallyregardingtechnical documentation.
- Ability to interact effectively with facility personnel, Corporate leadership, and regulatory agency representatives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence outcomes across multiple facilities without direct line authority.
This position plays a critical role in managing regulatory risk for Reworld by ensuring the accuracy, availability, and defensibility of environmental performance across operational teams and regions.
All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.
Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Pay TransparencyReworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable).
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