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: 

1. Preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting calculations to meet State and Federal requirements. 
2. 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.
3. Conducting regulatory compliance audits to meet client internal needs.
4. Communicating with State and Federal regulatory agencies as part of permit preparation and regulatory interpretation.
5. Provide training for our client’s staff on the requirements associated with permits, plans and reports.
6. Ability and willingness to travel for field work or work at client sites.
7. Completion of required safety training (i.e. 40-Hour Hazwoper Training).
8. 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).  

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