Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal EHS&S Engineer. The successful candidate will provide expert leadership and strategic guidance to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across the Strategic Deterrent Systems division. This position is located in Roy, UT (Hybrid or Remote options available).
What You’ll Get To Do:
Support day-to-day EHS activities including incident reporting and investigations, safety observations, ergonomic assessments, inspections, corrective action tracking, and employee engagement efforts.
Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
Participate in the roll-out of new EHS processes and tools as the program matures, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Interact with key internal and external customers and partners on a daily basis regarding EHS safety topics.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
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.
Work with or lead a small team of EHS engineers in defining, implementing and verifying compliance with NGC and Program safety requirements and ensure the inherent risks are mitigated.
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Basic Qualifications:
8 Years experience with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must ne a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
Working knowledge of Project Management principles.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with establishing Strategy, Roadmap, Vision artifacts.
Experience working within a multi-team environment.
PMP Certification.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
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.
Interest in supporting EHS program development, including procedures, training materials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvements and to develop and implement more efficient and enhanced programs.