Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 day ago
Engineer/Principal Engineer EHS - 17548
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Environmental Health and Safety Engineer. This role involves supporting day-to-day EHS activities, working under senior EHS staff for regulatory compliance, and gaining practical experience in hazard identification and risk mitigation.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day EHS activities including incident reporting and investigations, safety observations, ergonomic assessments, inspections, corrective action tracking, and employee engagement efforts
Work under the guidance of senior EHS staff to gain practical experience in regulatory compliance, hazard identification, and risk mitigation
Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow professionally in a developing EHS environment
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or a related field, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an EHS role; or a Master of Science degree in the same disciplines with zero (0) years of relevant experience
Bachelor of Science degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or a related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an EHS role; or a Master of Science degree in the same discipline with three (3) years of relevant experience; or a PhD in the same discipline with one (1) year of experience
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Early career EHS experience, internship, co-op, or coursework exposure in a general industry, laboratory, R&D, or manufacturing-adjacent environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
Ability to perform assigned job duties with general direction and supervision, and to apply foundational safety principles to support problem-solving and risk mitigation
Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and seek information from multiple sources, showing curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
Exposure to EHS activities such as inspections, safety observations, PPE assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), or incident investigations
Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Interest in supporting EHS program development, including procedures, training materials, and continuous improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of environmental compliance programs such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting
Exposure to environmental inspections, recordkeeping, or reporting activities under federal, state, or local environmental regulations
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
Funding
Current Stage
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