Chief Environmental Engineer

Freeport-McMoRan

. Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate environmental programs and systems under limited supervision .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $112,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental management, including compliance, remediation, and reclamation programs, while effectively managing complex projects and collaborating with regulatory bodies. Possesses strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and the ability to develop and implement strategic environmental systems.

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Environmental ManagementProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceWater-Quality PermittingTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Environmental ComplianceRemediation ProgramsReclamation ProgramsGroundwater ModelingTechnical Standards DevelopmentEnvironmental Incident InvestigationVendor Contract AdministrationStrategic PlanningBudgetingWater-Quality Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionMentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Industry Keywords

CERCLARCRATOSCASARACWAEPCRAEPADEQHydrogeologyWater Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate environmental programs and systems under limited supervision
Develop, recommend, supervise, and assess environmental safety, compliance, remediation, and reclamation programs
Supervise, enhance, and monitor site water-quality environmental practices
Report environmental compliance issues and recommend corrective actions to site management
Serve as Project Manager for large and complex environmental projects, including water-quality compliance, permitting, remediation, and reclamation
Evaluate and administer vendor contracts for services and equipment
Advise site management on applicable programs, practices, and local, state, and federal regulations
Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting for environmental systems and issues
Oversee or investigate environmental incidents and maintain legally required records
Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, TOSCA, SARA, CWA, and EPCRA
Coordinate training mandated by EPA, DEQ, or other regulatory bodies
Serve as a contact with EPA, DEQ, or other regulatory bodies in designated areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and seven (7) years engineering experience in environmental management, including project management experience; OR Master’s degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) years engineering experience in environmental management, including project management experience
Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and internationally up to 5% of the time
Mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws
Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering, water resources, or a related discipline (preferred)
Experience supporting mining, heavy industry, energy, or other complex industrial operations (preferred)
Experience with groundwater or water-quality permitting, compliance strategies, and regulatory engagement in Arizona and/or New Mexico (preferred)
Experience reviewing groundwater models, conceptual site models, monitoring programs, forecasts, and consultant-developed technical analyses (preferred)
Experience developing or maintaining technical standards, governance frameworks, procedures, methodologies, drinking water programs, or enterprise-wide technical programs (preferred)
Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, supervision, capability development, and collaboration with regulators, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation based on company and individual performance
Annual long-term incentive consideration
Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
Internal progression opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Flexible schedule and access to Collaboration Hub amenities