Principal Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Engineering - Civil
Commerce, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they're also making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Enabled Products (MEP) and Strategic Business has an opening for a Principal EHS Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Commerce, CA. To learn more about Mission Enabled Products, visit our website Spacecraft Products | Northrop Grumman .

In this role, you will oversee and manage an effective Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) program to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities.

Job duties:
  • Interpret, recommend, and comply with EH&S regulations and company policies
  • Manage site air permitting program and ensure compliance with AQMD
  • Maintain Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program requirements
  • Collaborates with sector and business unit resources to follow best practices
  • Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities to meet current and new environmental and safety requirements
  • Ensure compliance with wastewater permit requirements
  • Ability to maintain a robust Job Hazard Analysis program
  • Oversees and supports radiation safety
  • Manage the Site hazardous materials program including maintaining an accurate inventory, ensuring proper storage, and scheduling/ documenting hazardous waste shipments; organize and equip spill control process
  • Monitor EH&S metrics/KPI's in accordance with Company requirements to drive improvements
  • Provide/coordinate training for contractors and employees
  • Maintains current and accurate EH&S policies, manuals, and procedures; monitor EH&S metrics that measure status and drive improvements
  • Oversee accident/injury and near-miss investigation and reporting; collaborative with all related documents and records
  • Facilitates the EH&S compliance calendar


Basic Qualifications for a Principal EHS Engineer:
  • 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; an additional 7+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Ability to perform job duties without appreciable direction and supervision
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent risk communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications in environmental or safety related programs, for example CHMM or CSP
  • Computer based skills specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs
  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Tableau
  • Proficient knowledge of California/local government agencies i.e. Cal OSHA, AQMD, DTSC, CUPA, local water authority
  • Experience overseeing air permitting, wastewater, stormwater and SPCC programs
  • Lock/Out Tag/Out, machine guarding, confined space and respiratory protection program knowledge
  • Industrial Hygiene experience
  • Auditing and/or maintaining an effective EHS inspection program
  • Emergency Response and/or HAZWOPER trained
  • Forklift certified or willing to be trained
  • Managing a Management of Change program


Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

The 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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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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