Sr Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Princeton

Senior EHS Engineer
Are you driven to make a meaningful impact on safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability?
This is an opportunity to join a mission-focused organization where your work directly contributes to protecting people, communities, and natural resources.
We're seeking a
Senior EHS Engineer
to play a key role in advancing site performance, strengthening compliance, and elevating safety culture across the organization.
The Role
Reporting to the EHSS Manager, this position will lead and support a wide range of environmental, health, and safety initiatives with a strong focus on both compliance and continuous improvement.
You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, partner with leadership, and drive programs that create lasting impact across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee environmental, health, and safety compliance across air, water, waste, and landfill operations, including permitting, reporting, and inspections
Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap to enhance safety performance and culture
Maintain and continuously improve EHSS programs, policies, and procedures
Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
Partner with site leadership to identify risks, track performance metrics, and drive accountability
Design and implement compliance strategies while staying ahead of evolving regulatory requirements
Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory agencies and external stakeholders
Analyze data and trends to provide insights and recommendations for ongoing improvement
Support training initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and awareness across EHSS topics
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree a plus)
7+ years of experience in EHSS within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment
Strong working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
Proven ability to lead safety initiatives and influence change across all levels of an organization
Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management
Background in environmental permitting, auditing, and regulatory compliance preferred
Familiarity with programs such as air permitting (Title V/FESOP), wastewater (NPDES/POTW), and waste management (RCRA, landfill operations) is a plus
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills