Env Engineer II

Job Title:            Environmental Engineer II                 

Posting Date:     4/3/2025            

Compensation:  $83,688 – $102,291 annually

CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley, LLC (CHBWV) is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1 – Facility Disposition Project at the West Valley Demonstration Project. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York.  In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, CHBWV continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

We are a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas.  Our benefit and compensation package includes: 

• competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) employer match and enhanced employer contributions - up to 9% total company contribution!
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day)
• tuition reimbursement & professional development
• atmosphere fostering work life balance 

Lifelong careers are common at CHBWV.  If you are interested in joining the CHBWV family, apply to one of our current job openings or join our Talent Community.

The Environmental Engineer II is responsible for assisting with implementing environmental requirements as imposed by DOE and other federal, state, or local regulatory agencies. Assist on projects or programs which perform environmental monitoring, regulatory review, oversight, assessment, reporting, permitting, and compliance activities. 

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or related science fields 
• Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in remediation, site cleanup, or waste management site.
• WVDP specific site experience is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Broad knowledge of environmental theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Developed organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of industry specific software applications

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives. 
• Assist others to develop, implement, and maintain regulatory and DOE compliance with submittals, inspection procedures and programs designed to minimize deficiencies. 
• Ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licenses, permits, and ordinances pertaining to health, safety, and environmental control at CHBWV facilities.
• Participate in environmental programs (e.g., water, air, land quality, radiological health and safety, liquid and solid waste disposal) by assisting with inspections and assessments.
• Assist in conducting scientific investigations, researching regulatory requirements, calculating impact, and providing liaison with other departments and DOE personnel.
• Assist in preparing technical reports by interpreting data, observations, and current regulations regarding inspection findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Assist in solving various environmental problems by applying regulatory, DOE compliance, and technical expertise and knowledge.
• Perform scientific investigations by analyzing and interpreting trends and patterns using available precedents and guidelines.
• Share information and consult with senior environmental and technical personnel in the field to assure information is obtained in a practical and economic manner.
• Keep current on specific requirements imposed by government agencies by reading statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits.
• Maintain a working knowledge on the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and how they may impact programs and facility modifications by studying regulatory guidance documents and industry publications and by interfacing with personnel at other DOE facilities.
• Assist in maintaining records and documentation by conforming to established department and company policies and procedures for records management and support data retention capability initiatives to meet required needs.
• Provide recommendations project or site-wide for regulatory strategy or strategies to implement or maintain conformance with environmental regulatory/compliance strategies by interpreting and/or solving basic regulatory issues and communicate with personnel at more senior levels.
• Plan, coordinate, or advise on work efforts or to resolve environmental engineering problems toward mutual goals.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Work independently under general supervision exercising reasonable judgment in determining objectives of assignments according to procedures. 
• Perform tasks from detailed instructions and procedures using independent judgement in locating, selecting, and applying appropriate environmental guidelines, references, and procedures. 
• Provide technical direction and guidance to department and company engineers, operators, and other personnel on regulatory matters relating to environment compliance issues or concerns.
• Participate in negotiations with other department engineers and regulators to establish appropriate levels of environmental compliance and reporting.
• Perform, identify, and analyze diverse environmental engineering responsibilities involving different and unrelated processes and methods.
• Execute a broad scope of specific environmental engineering practices affecting the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services.
• Provide company wide regulatory, DOE compliance, and technical guidance and direction for determining courses of action to implement or maintain conformance with environmental regulatory/compliance strategies.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

 This Organization Participates in E-Verify

CHBWV is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.