Staff Environmental Engineer
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as Staff Environmental Engineer
The Staff Environmental Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for leading complex environmental projects, providing technical expertise on environmental regulations, ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Provides long-term environmental strategy in a fusion technology environment. Oversees environmental assessments, permit applications, and mitigation strategies, while also staying updated on emerging environmental regulations and technologies.
Join the power movement as Staff Environmental Engineer
The Staff Environmental Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for leading complex environmental projects, providing technical expertise on environmental regulations, ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Provides long-term environmental strategy in a fusion technology environment. Oversees environmental assessments, permit applications, and mitigation strategies, while also staying updated on emerging environmental regulations and technologies.
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
What you'll do:
Technical Leadership:
- Serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulations and compliance issues
- Designs and implements environmental management systems, policies, and programs
- Analyzes complex environmental data to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans
- Leads technical aspects of environmental projects, including site investigations, feasibility studies, and design reviews
- Drive CFS’s ESG performance by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement environmental, social, and governance initiatives—ensuring alignment with recognized frameworks and continuous improvement of sustainability metrics
- Oversees large-scale environmental projects, including budget management, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Collaborates with other departments (operations, legal, etc.) to ensure environmental compliance across the organization
- Oversees all permitting processes (e.g. EPA, state-specific agencies) related to air emissions, water discharges, hazardous waste, and other relevant areas
- Prepares and submits environmental permits and reports to regulatory agencies
- Interfaces with regulatory agencies, ensuring timely submissions, permit renewals, and compliance
- Monitors environmental performance to identify areas for improvement and compliance risks
- Communicates environmental issues and project updates to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
- Builds relationships with regulators, external consultants, and contractors
- Stays up to date on new environmental technologies and regulations
- Identifies opportunities to improve environmental performance within the organization
Project Management:
Environmental Regulatory Compliance & Permit Management:
Stakeholder Management:
Innovation and Development:
