$93,231 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The EPA's Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention office seeks chemical engineers to analyze scientific data, assess workplace chemical exposures, and evaluate manufacturing and waste disposal processes. This role suits engineers who can translate technical risk assessments into clear communication for government stakeholders and industrial partners.
Our summary, not Environmental Protection Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Professional engineering degree or equivalent education and technical experience
- Analysis and evaluation of scientific data and chemical information
- Assessment of chemical manufacturing processes, waste treatment, and disposal methods
- Evaluation of worker exposure potential and risk mitigation approaches
Nice to have
- Identification and evaluation of conditions affecting environmental releases
- Assessment of engineering control effectiveness
- Professional engineering registration or Engineer-in-Training certification