Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Environmental Engineer - 20680
Quick Summary
Develops, implements, and maintains Sentinel Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Mitigations and Compliance (EM&C) programs to ensure design and construction of infrastructure meets the standards and
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal NEPA Compliance Lead to join our team and support the Sentinel Program. This role will be based in Roy, UT.
The selected candidate will become a Principal/Sr. Principal Environmental Engineer on the Launch Systems Business Unit Civil Planning Team. This position will fill a critical technical role within a diverse team.
Responsibilities
~1 min readDevelops, implements, and maintains Sentinel Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Mitigations and Compliance (EM&C) programs to ensure design and construction of infrastructure meets the standards and requirements therein. Liaison with US Air Force and their appointed representatives discussing prescribed responsibilities. Establish compliance metrics and update as required. Liaison with Northrop Grumman subcontractors and their appointed representatives discussing prescribed responsibilities. Establish compliance metrics and update as required. Prepare for potential compliance audits. Conducts internal compliance inspections to identify actions necessary to meet regulatory requirements. Reviews and interprets existing and proposed environmental regulations to determine applicability and impact to site. Keep leadership updated on the EM&C program to include, potentially, risks and costs associated with the program. The position can be filled at a Level 3 or 4 depending on experience.
What We Offer
~1 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
•Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, civil engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance programs; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or 1 year with a PhD.
•Experience in performing tasks related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements in the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Clean Air Act (CAA).
•Experience in other environmental compliance programs such as Spill Prevention Controls and Counter Measures (SPCC), Stormwater, Air, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks (UST/AST), Pollution Prevention, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Sustainability.
•Experience conducting internal compliance inspections in environmental compliance programs.
•Experience in conducting in-person training and developing online training for various environmental compliance related topics to various types of audiences.
•Ability to perform job duties with general direction and supervision.
•Ability to recognize potential solutions to complex problems based on sound environmental principles.
•Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
•Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, civil engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental compliance programs; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD.
•Significant experience in performing tasks related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements in the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Clean Air Act (CAA).
•Significant experience in other environmental compliance programs such as Spill Prevention Controls and Counter Measures (SPCC), Stormwater, Air, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks (UST/AST), Pollution Prevention, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Sustainability.
•Significant experience conducting internal compliance inspections in environmental programs.
•Significant experience in conducting in person training and developing online training for various environmental compliance related topics to various types of audience.
•Experience overseeing third party consultants/contractors.
•Ability to perform job duties with general direction and supervision.
•Ability to provide technical solutions to complex problems based on sound environmental principles.
•Ability to prioritize tasks and time manage appropriately to meet deadlines.
•Ability to multitask and work efficiently on unplanned tasks as they are assigned.
•Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization.
•Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Requirements
~2 min read•Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessment (EA) Mitigations and Exclusions.
•Experience in directing compliance programs related to requirements in the CAA and CWA.
•Experience with supporting EIS programs for manufacturing and construction operations.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvements and to develop and implement more efficient and enhanced programs.
•Excellent computer-based skills specifically with ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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- Pay per year
- $89,400–$134,200 a year
- 3% below the $115,500 median for Environmental Engineer jobs on Jobera (49 salaries).
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- November 13, 2026
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