Environmental Engineer
US$81,000 – US$91,000 / yr base salary
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Environmental Engineer/Scientist”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$81,000 – US$91,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Certifications40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER
About us
National Grid is seeking two Environmental Engineers/Scientists to join our team, with opportunities available in Syracuse, NY and Buffalo, NY.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.
The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Whether you're supporting major infrastructure projects, working directly with regulators, or helping drive environmental compliance across our operations, you'll play a critical role in building a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for New York.
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to support our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and work on a wide variety of electric and gas infrastructure projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a direct impact on environmental stewardship across New York. The role holder will be responsible for managing a regional Environmental Compliance program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead environmental compliance activities throughout project planning, design, construction, and operational phases.
- Develop and maintain environmental procedures by monitoring emerging environmental laws and regulations.
- Serve as a key liaison with environmental regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Project teams to identify environmental risks, implement practical compliance solutions, and drive compliance initiatives.
- Manage environmental incidents, investigations, remediation efforts, and corrective action programs.
- Conduct environmental assessments and inspections at substations, operating facilities, fleet garages, rights-of-way, gas regulator stations, and other company properties.
- Manage environmental due diligence activities for property transactions and third-party access requests.
- Coordinate waste characterization, recycling, transportation, and disposal activities while maintaining environmental permits, reports, plans, registrations, and compliance documentation.
- Manage field work on properties with environmental regulatory encumbrances.