Specialist, Environmental Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and professional growth. We provide an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success, with a focus on values, community dedication, and excellence.

About the role

Environmental Specialist / Environmental Engineer supporting environmental compliance, permitting, and operational readiness for manufacturing, construction, and facility development projects in Orange, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting and compliance activities for construction, infrastructure, and facility projects.
• Coordinate development, review, and submittal of environmental permit applications, plans, and supporting documentation.
• Support stormwater management and land disturbance permitting, including review of civil design packages and coordination with consultants and regulators.
• Interface with agencies such as Virginia DEQ, local authorities, and other project stakeholders regarding permit requirements, reviews, and approvals.
• Assist with environmental review of new building and site development projects to identify regulatory impacts early in design.
• Track permitting milestones, agency comments, approval conditions, and compliance commitments.
• Support implementation of environmental requirements during project construction and startup.
• Review contractor and consultant deliverables for technical adequacy and compliance alignment.
• Assist in interpretation and application of environmental regulations, permit conditions, and internal standards.
• Conduct site inspections, field assessments, and compliance reviews as needed.
• Support environmental programs that may include stormwater, erosion and sediment control, hazardous waste, air permitting/compliance, wastewater, SPCC, and chemical management.
• Maintain environmental records, reports, and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to reduce permitting risk, support construction schedules, and improve environmental processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field with a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or a graduate degree with 2 years of experience; or 8 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Skills

• Experience supporting environmental compliance, permitting, or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes applicable to industrial or construction operations.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site‑development permitting.
• Ability to review technical drawings, reports, and permit‑related documents.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Schedule

4/10 schedule – employees work 10‑hour days, 4 days a week.

Pay

Salary range in Virginia: $69,500 – $128,500 (final offer may vary based on experience, location, and other factors).

Benefits

• Relocation stipend
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company‑paid holidays