Compliance Engineer

Title: Compliance Engineer Industrial

Category: Industrial & Engineering Services

Classification: Full time/Exempt

Pinnacle is looking for a motivated and qualified individual to join our firm. Continued strong growth has created opportunities for an Industrial Engineer/Scientist. The qualified applicant selected for this position will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and experienced staff to meet the compliance and permitting needs of our industrial client base. The position requires strong communication skills and knowledge base to bring comprehensive solutions to our client’s complex environmental problems. The position will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including air and water permitting, compliance reporting, facility assessments, and regulatory negotiations. This position will involve increasing levels of client contact as the selected applicant becomes successful in integrating into the Pinnacle system.

WHY CHOOSE PINNACLE?

If you are looking for a Family-Owned company that fosters a collaborative environment, focuses on providing exceptional client service, offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, and makes employee safety a top priority, Pinnacle is the place for you. In addition to a highly competitive benefits package, we offer employee career development programs to help our employees develop and grow their careers. Pinnacle also promotes community involvement and volunteering opportunities.

Essential Job Duties:

• Preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting calculations to meet State and Federal requirements.
• Preparing environmental compliance reports and plans (emission inventories, toxic release inventories, SPCC plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, etc.) in accordance with applicable permits and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting regulatory compliance audits to meet client internal needs.
• Communicating with State and Federal regulatory agencies as part of permit preparation and regulatory interpretation.
• Provide training for our client’s staff on the requirements associated with permits, plans and reports.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work or work at client sites.
• Completion of required safety training (i.e. 40-Hour Hazwoper Training).
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with internal project teams and clients.
• Strong technical writing skills, including an attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible yet strong work ethic in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Motivation for continued growth in environmental consulting.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Decision making.
• Team player.
• Reliable attendance.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific degree.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• 3+ years of consulting industry experience preferred.
• FE certification and willingness to pursue a PE preferred.
• Interest in advancing to Project Manager/Client Manager preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no initial supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: This job operates in both office and field site settings.

**Physical Demands (**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job).

• Duties include the regular use of computer and phone systems.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and mobility to perform essential job duties.
• Normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) is required for this position.
• Applicants must be able to work in out-of-office locations that may feature terrain typical of construction sites and to enter and work within industrial facilities.
• An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required prior to job placement.
• Safety training will be provided by Pinnacle.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. As an exempt employee, additional hours in the evenings and weekends work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: Local and overnight travel is expected several times a year as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pinnacle is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or local laws or regulations. Pinnacle offers a full menu of competitive benefits including:

401K Plan

Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus

Dental Insurance

PTO (Personal Time Off)

Nine Company-Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Company-Paid Group Life and AD & D Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance