Lead Environmental Engineer

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research top talent and new technologies were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And were working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.

If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as Lead Environmental Engineer

The Lead Environmental Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for leading complex environmental projects providing technical expertise on environmental regulations ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Provides long-term environmental strategy in a fusion technology environment. Oversees environmental assessments permit applications and mitigation strategies while also staying updated on emerging environmental regulations and technologies.

What youll do:

• Technical Leadership:

  • Serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulations and compliance issues
  • Designs and implements environmental management systems policies and programs
  • Analyzes complex environmental data to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Leads technical aspects of environmental projects including site investigations feasibility studies and design reviews
  • Drive CFSs ESG performance by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement environmental social and governance initiativesensuring alignment with recognized frameworks and continuous improvement of sustainability metrics

  Project Management:

  • Oversees large-scale environmental projects including budget management scheduling and resource allocation
  • Collaborates with other departments (operations legal etc.) to ensure environmental compliance across the organization

  Environmental Regulatory Compliance & Permit Management:

  • Oversees all permitting processes (e.g. EPA state-specific agencies) related to air emissions water discharges hazardous waste and other relevant areas
  • Prepares and submits environmental permits and reports to regulatory agencies
  • Interfaces with regulatory agencies ensuring timely submissions permit renewals and compliance
  • Monitors environmental performance to identify areas for improvement and compliance risks

  Stakeholder Management:

  • Communicates environmental issues and project updates to clients stakeholders and regulatory agencies
  • Builds relationships with regulators external consultants and contractors

  Innovation and Development:

  • Stays up to date on new environmental technologies and regulations
  • Identifies opportunities to improve environmental performance within the organization

What were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Engineering or a related technical field
• 10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or industrial environmental management preferably in complex technical environments such as heavy industry power or advanced R&D
• Prefer demonstrated success in integrating ESG considerations across cross-functional teams to drive sustainability reduce environmental impact and ensure responsible governance within a complex or highly regulated industry
• Deep understanding of environmental regulations at the local state and federal levels
• Strong technical skills in environmental assessments permitting and compliance monitoring
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
• Strong ability to manage complex projects: plan execute and manage projects of significant scope - defining milestones budgets and schedules
• Excellent troubleshooting and risk assessment skills with a flair for innovative data-driven solutions
• Capable of inspiring change mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement in a lean fast-paced environment

Bonus points for:

• Masters degree

Must-have Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping climbing typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

$130000 - $200000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits . The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

Competitive compensation with equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

#LI-Onsite

At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Required Experience:

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