Senior Environmental Engineer at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in environmental engineering, compliance, or related roles
In-depth knowledge of federal and Washington State environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, WAC, Department of Ecology requirements)
Demonstrated experience with environmental permitting and regulatory reporting
Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead environmental compliance programs including air, water, waste, stormwater, and hazardous materials management
Develop, implement, and maintain environmental management systems (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001 principles
Manage permitting activities (EPA, Washington State Department of Ecology, WAC, and other state/local agencies) and ensure regulatory compliance
Oversee hazardous waste programs, including waste minimization strategies
Perform and document environmental risk assessments, audits, and site inspections
Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams on environmental impacts of projects and processes
Serve as the primary point of contact with environmental regulatory agencies and manage all reporting requirements
Mentor and manage Hazardous Waste Technicians and provide environmental training to employees
Create SPCC site plan
Support emergency response planning and incident investigations related to environmental releases

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Hazardous Materials Management

ISO 14001

EPA Permitting

Stormwater Management

Air Emissions

Waste Management

Water Compliance

Permitting

Helion Energy

Develops commercial fusion energy generators

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy focuses on developing fusion generators to make fusion energy commercially viable. Their fusion generators are designed to be smaller, cheaper, and faster to produce compared to existing technologies. The company utilizes pulsed accelerator technology, which is essential for addressing the Helium-3 crisis, a critical element for modern computing and clean energy. Helion Energy's business model involves selling these fusion generators to industries and governments seeking sustainable energy solutions, while also securing funding from investors and government entities. What sets Helion apart from competitors is their unique combination of steady magnetic and inertial fusion techniques, which allows them to create fusion engines that are significantly more efficient in size, cost, and development time. The company's goal is to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years, aiming to lead the future of clean energy.

Everett, WashingtonHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$567.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Equity

Social events

Risks

Increased competition from Commonwealth Fusion Systems threatens Helion's market position.

Funding shortfall in the fusion industry may impact Helion's capital acquisition.

Emergence of cold fusion could disrupt Helion's hot fusion technology focus.

Differentiation

Helion's pulsed non-ignition technology offers low-cost, 24/7 power generation.

Fusion engines are 1,000 times smaller and 500 times cheaper than competitors'.

Helion addresses the Helium-3 crisis, crucial for computing and medical imaging.

Upsides

Helion aims to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years.

OpenAI's interest in Helion's fusion power highlights potential for significant partnerships.

Helion's technology could replace current energy sources with limitless clean electricity.

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