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Posted July 17, 2026
Naval Foundry and Propeller Center

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER (GS-0819-05/07/09/11/12)

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center
Philadelphia, PA, USA Full Time
Compensation: $44,887 to $128,221 Annually


Job Description

The Environmental Engineer in the OSHE (Occupational Safety, Health and Environment) Office Branch is responsible for providing technical support to the Pollution Prevention Process Engineering Branch on all environmental matters including, but not limited to, air quality, water, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials. The incumbent is a technical consultant to analyze environmental discharges, emissions and waste streams in support of the reduction or prevention of pollution at the source through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw material use.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Investigation, planning, scheduling, managing, executing, reporting, accomplishment and technical direction of broad and difficult environmental engineering studies and projects with a minimum of technical and supervisory direction.

Prepares documentation (reports, procedures, technical specifications).

Serve as Project engineer (develops, designs, justifies and implements projects) to acquire new systems, equipment, facilities, devices, methods or modify existing equipment, etc. to prevent pollution during operations. This includes coordinating efforts with other departments as well as contractors (reviews, evaluates and recommends changes in designs, projects, etc.).

Acts as troubleshooter in identification and resolution of problems encountered during installation/testing of new equipment, foundry equipment and other environmental systems used in the facility (checkout, troubleshooting, development of detailed designs and plans for remedial action and monitoring repair efforts to ensure proper accomplishment and compliance with environmental regulations).

Shall comply with all NFPC procedures for safety, fall protection and hazardous materials.

Qualifications Required for the Position

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Area of expertise should reside in Environmental, Mechanical, Manufacturing or equivalent.
  • Experience with air emissions.
  • Wide range of mechanical engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards and methods sufficient to formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques.
  • Reviews material substitution and new material requests to determine the effect of any release to the environment, industrial wastewater treatment plant or the sanitary sewer system, as well as its pollution prevention potential.

Additional Application Instructions

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance. Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $44,887.00 - $128,221.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Application Question(s): Are you a US Citizen? How did you find this job posting? Example (BuildSubmarines.com, Indeed, NFPC Employee etc) Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Air Emissions: 1 year (Preferred)

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