Environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Position Summary   We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to support the development and operation of Saronic’s Port Alpha shipyard. This role will serve as the on-site environmental lead responsible for environmental due diligence, permitting, monitoring, and compliance across all phases of site development and shipyard operations. The Environmental Engineer will support the transition of a coastal site into a fully operational shipyard, which may include greenfield development, redevelopment of previously used industrial properties, or brownfield remediation. In addition, this role will oversee environmental compliance programs related to air quality, water quality, stormwater management, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials, while supporting environmental monitoring and regulatory reporting. The Environmental Engineer will partner with engineering, construction, and operations teams to reduce environmental risk and ensure regulatory compliance during the development and operation of Port Alpha

Responsibilities

Environmental Due Diligence & Site Assessments 

• Lead environmental due diligence activities including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site investigations, and coordination with environmental consultants. 

• Evaluate and manage environmental risks associated with greenfield and brownfield site development, including site characterization, remediation planning, and regulatory closure strategies where applicable. 

Environmental Permitting & Waterfront Development 

• Develop and execute the environmental permitting strategy for shipyard development and waterfront infrastructure. 

• Manage permitting activities including wetlands permitting, dredging and fill permits, coastal development approvals, and USACE Section 404 and Section 10 permits. 

• Support integration of environmental requirements into site planning, engineering design, and construction activities. 

Environmental Compliance Programs 

• Establish and oversee environmental compliance programs including air permits, hazardous and industrial waste management, stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), and wastewater discharge permits. 

• Identify and mitigate environmental risks to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. 

Environmental Monitoring & Regulatory Reporting 

• Develop and manage environmental monitoring and inspection programs including stormwater monitoring, water quality monitoring, wetlands monitoring, and construction environmental compliance inspections. 

• Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports including Tier II Chemical Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), hazardous waste reports, and air emissions inventories. 

• Maintain environmental documentation and records to ensure compliance and audit readiness. 

Regulatory & Cross-Functional Coordination 

• Serve as a primary environmental liaison with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), EPA, and state environmental agencies, supporting permit applications, regulatory interactions, and agency inspections. 

• Provide environmental guidance to engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into site development and shipyard operations.