Environmental Engineer

About the Role

The Environmental Engineer will lead environmental compliance and permitting for Torus’s expanding manufacturing operations and field services organization. This role supports the introduction of new equipment and processes at our manufacturing facilities and ensures environmental compliance across the full project lifecycle in the field — construction, installation, commissioning, and ongoing monitoring of energy storage systems — in multiple states. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions, and partners effectively with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and external regulators.

Who You Are

• An Advisor of Accountability: You hold a high bar for environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. You don't just point out violations; you actively provide the tools, calendars, and clear metrics that help manufacturing and field teams own their environmental performance throughout the product and project lifecycle.
• A Collaborative Multi-State Partner: You are a proactive, highly collaborative teammate who thrives when working across functions. Whether you are on the manufacturing floor in Salt Lake City or traveling to an active construction site in another state, you excel at translating complex, jurisdiction-specific regulations into practical, common-sense solutions for engineering, project managers, and contractors.  
• A Clear, Fact-Based Thinker: You approach compliance with analytical rigor, utilizing data, emission inventories, and structured calculations to drive decisions. When working through ambiguous local codes or changing agency requirements, you seek context before making assumptions, giving prompt and transparent feedback to project teams.
• A Pragmatic Problem-Solver: You approach fast-moving startup hurdles with cautious optimism. Instead of serving as a "bureaucratic bottleneck," you utilize your technical engineering background to anticipate bottlenecks early, helping the company scale rapidly while rigidly protecting the air, land, and water of the communities we serve.
• Mission-Driven with a Sustainability Mindset: You are deeply motivated by the opportunity to build clean, resilient energy infrastructure that lasts. You take immense pride in ensuring that the processes used to build and deploy our systems are just as sustainable as the energy products themselves. 

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Support 

• Evaluate new manufacturing equipment, processes, and chemicals for environmental impacts and permitting requirements prior to introduction; integrate environmental review into management-of-change (MOC) and capital project processes. 
• Prepare, submit, and maintain environmental permits and registrations for manufacturing operations, including air quality approval orders/permits (Utah DAQ and other state agencies), stormwater (industrial MSGP/UPDES/NPDES), wastewater discharge, and hazardous waste generator requirements (RCRA). 
• Develop and maintain emissions inventories, calculations, and recordkeeping to support permit applications, compliance demonstrations, and annual reporting (e.g., air emissions inventories, Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste reports). 
• Manage hazardous and universal waste programs, including waste characterization, accumulation area compliance, manifesting, vendor audits, and waste minimization initiatives. 
• Develop and maintain facility environmental plans, including SPCC, SWPPP, and contingency/emergency response plans; conduct required inspections and training. 

Field Services & Project Support (Multi-State) 

• As applicable,  
• • Support environmental due diligence and site assessments for new project locations, including review of Phase I/II ESAs, wetlands, floodplain, and sensitive-receptor considerations. Secure environmental permits and approvals for project sites across multiple states, including construction stormwater permits (NPDES CGP and state equivalents), SWPPPs, dust control, noise, and local environmental requirements. 
  • Provide environmental oversight during construction, installation, and commissioning activities — including contractor compliance, erosion and sediment control inspections, spill prevention, and waste management. 
• Track and interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations across the company’s operating footprint (UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, CA, and new markets); advise project teams on jurisdiction-specific requirements and timelines. 

Programs, Reporting & Continuous Improvement 

• Serve as a primary point of contact with environmental regulatory agencies; manage inspections, information requests, and agency relationships. 
• Maintain compliance calendars, permit obligation tracking, and environmental management system (EMS) documentation; lead internal audits and drive closure of findings. 
• Partner with EHS, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to embed sustainability and compliance into product design, facility expansion, and field execution. 
• Develop and deliver environmental training for employees and contractors.
• Support corporate sustainability initiatives, including data collection for energy, waste, water, and emissions metrics.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. 
• 3–7 years of environmental engineering or compliance experience in manufacturing, construction, energy, or industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of major federal environmental programs (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act/NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC) and experience preparing permit applications and compliance reports. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction or field operations, including stormwater permitting and SWPPP implementation. 
• Strong project management, technical writing, and communication skills; ability to explain regulatory requirements to non-specialists. 
• Willingness to travel up to 25–40% to project sites and facilities across multiple states. 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active construction and industrial sites.

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in a related discipline. 
• PE license (or EIT working toward PE), CHMM, or similar professional credential. 
• Multi-state permitting experience, particularly in Utah, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, or California. 
• Experience with energy storage, battery systems, renewable energy, utility infrastructure, or electrical equipment manufacturing. 
• Familiarity with environmental aspects of battery handling, storage, and end-of-life management. 
• Experience with EHS/EMS software platforms and ISO 14001-based management systems.

Our Perks & Benefits

Financial

• Employee Rewards Package including Equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health & Wellness

• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance

Time Off

• Unlimited Discretionary PTO
• 10 paid company holidays
• Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave

Culture & Community

• Regular company-wide offsites to showcase our progress and learnings. A time to step back, think strategically, and work on the business together.
• Team members receive Torus branded gear
• Peer Recognition Program
• Fully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks. Because great work deserves great fuel

Additional Details

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role is based in our Salt Lake Headquarters GigaOne Warehouse and some work performed at our South Salt Lake warehouse.

Schedule Full-Time, Salaried

Compensation $85,000 - $95,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the  corresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Combination of office, manufacturing floor, and outdoor field environments. 
• Ability to wear required PPE; comfortable working around heavy equipment, energized systems, and active construction sites. 
• Periodic travel, including overnight trips to multi-state project locations.
• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.