Lead Pollution Prevention Engineer

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Reporting to the NYSP2I Associate Director, the Lead Engineer will lead NYSP2I's Sustainable Manufacturing Assistance program, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and program coordination to advance pollution prevention initiatives across New York State. This role supervises senior engineers, guides project execution, ensures alignment with NYSP2I goals, and represents the DA program internally and externally. The Lead Engineer will be instrumental in scaling the program to meet NYSDEC deliverables, enhance technical quality, drive impactful sustainability outcomes for New York manufacturers, and expand NYSP2I's impact through outreach, education, and technical resource development.

• Lead, manage, and enhance the Direct Assistance (DA) program by setting strategic direction, defining priorities, and proactively enhancing the program's scope, technical depth, and statewide impact. This includes overseeing the full lifecycle of technical assistance projects—from initial scoping to final reporting and metrics collection—while continuously improving methodologies, tools, and team capabilities.
• Provide detailed technical oversight and guidance to senior engineers and project teams working on sustainable manufacturing assessments. Review and refine methodologies, ensure consistency in data collection and analysis, and validate technical recommendations to ensure they are feasible, impactful, and aligned with client needs and environmental goals.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence. Provide coaching and feedback, support professional development, and ensure that team members are equipped to deliver high-quality work.
• Represent the DA program externally by engaging with MEPs, industry stakeholders, academic partners, and other collaborators. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the program, presenting findings, sharing success stories, and advocating for pollution prevention strategies at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
• Coordinate program operations and resource allocation, including managing project pipelines, assigning staff to projects based on expertise and availability, and tracking progress toward deliverables. Monitor budgets, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure efficient and effective execution of all DA activities.
• Lead strategic development and innovation efforts by identifying emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in pollution prevention and sustainable manufacturing. Develop proposals for new initiatives, contribute to grant writing, and help shape the future direction of NYSP2I's technical assistance offerings.
• Ensure high-quality reporting and communication by overseeing the preparation of final client reports, case studies, and internal documentation. Review and approve technical content, ensure clarity and accuracy, and support dissemination of findings through presentations, publications, and stakeholder briefings.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in pollution prevention, sustainable manufacturing, or industrial process improvement.
• Proven experience in program leadership, technical project management, and team supervision.
• Demonstrated success in working with external stakeholders and managing grant-funded initiatives, OR Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in collaboration with external partners such as suppliers, clients, or regulatory bodies, including managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables under contract-based or performance-driven frameworks.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, pollution prevention strategies, and sustainability metrics.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to inspire and coach others.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building experience.
• Ability to think creatively, solve complex problems,…