Senior Environmental Engineer

Job Summary

Regulatory Compliance & Auditing

• Audit facility compliance with Saudi Aramco Environmental Standards (SAES), National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) regulations, and international standards.
• Conduct regular environmental compliance audits, site inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential environmental hazards.

Emissions & Waste Management

• Oversee wastewater treatment, industrial effluent monitoring, and air emission tracking (flaring, fugitive emissions, and GHG reporting).
• Coordinate the design and implementation of comprehensive Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management programs in line with circular economy principles.

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

• Participate in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for new projects, facility upgrades, and operational expansions.
• Work with project engineering teams to integrate Best Available Techniques (BAT) into facility designs.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and execute environmental monitoring programs for soil, groundwater, air quality, and noise levels.
• Prepare routine and dynamic environmental performance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Sustainability & Decarbonization

• Contribute to company-wide net-zero targets by identifying opportunities for energy efficiency, carbon capture/storage, water conservation, and emissions reduction.
• Lead environmental awareness training and initiatives for site personnel and contractor workforce.

Incident Investigation

• Investigate environmental incidents, spills, or non-conformances; perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (with Environmental concentration), or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Certification (e.g., PE, CEnv, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH) are highly preferred.
• 3-10 years of progressive experience in environmental engineering within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Heavy Energy Sector.
• Strong familiarity with Middle Eastern / Saudi Arabian environmental regulations (NCEC, GAMEP, Royal Commission) and international standards (USEPA, IFC).
• Hands-on knowledge of air emission dispersion modelling, water/wastewater treatment processes, and groundwater monitoring techniques.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting software, and environmental risk assessment methodology.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic fluency is a plus).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary operational, engineering, and HSE teams.

Working Conditions

• Position involves a balance of office-based analytical/reporting work and field inspections across plant processing units, offshore platforms, or remote operational facilities.
• Regular full-time schedule with occasional emergency response or shutdown/turnaround support requirements.