{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cf896b26192d303c1b820a74","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf896b26192d303c1b820a74","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf896b26192d303c1b820a74","title":"Permitting & EHS Engineer","description":"Description\nSummary\n\nAs Permitting & EHS Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical authority for permitting, environmental, and safety frameworks for large-scale manufacturing fab projects in the U.S. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of both international project coordination and local U.S. regulatory landscapes. You will act as the critical link between HQ leadership and site-level execution, ensuring all engineering and construction activities align with legal and safety mandates.\nResponsibilities\n\nPermit Strategy & Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive pre-reviews of permitting requirements; identify and mitigate regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle (Design, Construction, and Operation).\n\nRegulatory Liaison: Act as the direct point of contact for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and local consultants to facilitate permit applications and timely acquisitions.\n\nTechnical Oversight: Provide high-level technical review of design and construction deliverables from external vendors to ensure alignment with project goals and U.S. codes.\n\nCompliance Framework: Establish and manage the Permit Matrix and schedule; monitor onsite EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulatory compliance and support vendor adherence to these standards.\n\nHQ-Site Integration: Facilitate technical communication and decision-making between the Seoul HQ and the U.S. site, ensuring global standards meet local requirements.\n\nOperational Monitoring: Oversee permit condition compliance and manage all necessary follow-up actions to maintain the legal standing of the facility.\nRequired Qualifications\n\nExperience: Minimum of 10 years in technical permitting, EHS, or industrial plant project management.\n\nRegulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of U.S. codes and regulations, including:\n\nIBC (International Building Code)\n\nNFPA (National Fire Protection Association)\n\nIFC (International Fire Code)\n\nEPA/EPD (Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Protection Division)\n\nProject Management: Proven ability to operate a complex permit matrix and manage multi-phase schedules in a fast-paced environment.\n\nCommunication: Fluent in English with the ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate effectively with local U.S. consultants and authorities.\n\nAnalytical Skills: Expert-level capability in permit analysis and reviewing complex technical deliverables.\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nU.S. Project Footprint: Direct experience managing U.S.-based manufacturing or industrial plant construction projects.\n\nSpecialized Environmental Knowledge: Hands-on experience with PSM (Process Safety Management), WWT (Wastewater Treatment), and complex environmental regulatory project completions.\n\nCross-Cultural Competency: Experience working within a Korean-U.S. corporate structure is highly valued.\nTechnical Focus Areas for the Role\n\nNote on Assignment: This role involves a strategic split between the Seoul HQ for initial planning/alignment and a long-term assignment to the U.S. project site for execution and authority coordination.\n\nHanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.","company":"Qcell","rawCompany":"qcell","city":"Cartersville","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T16:14:03.626Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2111.00","title":"Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors","slug":"health-and-safety-engineers-except-mining-safety-engineers-and-inspectors"},{"code":"17-2081.00","title":"Environmental Engineers","slug":"environmental-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541620","title":"Environmental Consulting Services","slug":"environmental-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Permitting & EHS Engineer","description":"Description\nSummary\n\nAs Permitting & EHS Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical authority for permitting, environmental, and safety frameworks for large-scale manufacturing fab projects in the U.S. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of both international project coordination and local U.S. regulatory landscapes. You will act as the critical link between HQ leadership and site-level execution, ensuring all engineering and construction activities align with legal and safety mandates.\nResponsibilities\n\nPermit Strategy & Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive pre-reviews of permitting requirements; identify and mitigate regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle (Design, Construction, and Operation).\n\nRegulatory Liaison: Act as the direct point of contact for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and local consultants to facilitate permit applications and timely acquisitions.\n\nTechnical Oversight: Provide high-level technical review of design and construction deliverables from external vendors to ensure alignment with project goals and U.S. codes.\n\nCompliance Framework: Establish and manage the Permit Matrix and schedule; monitor onsite EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulatory compliance and support vendor adherence to these standards.\n\nHQ-Site Integration: Facilitate technical communication and decision-making between the Seoul HQ and the U.S. site, ensuring global standards meet local requirements.\n\nOperational Monitoring: Oversee permit condition compliance and manage all necessary follow-up actions to maintain the legal standing of the facility.\nRequired Qualifications\n\nExperience: Minimum of 10 years in technical permitting, EHS, or industrial plant project management.\n\nRegulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of U.S. codes and regulations, including:\n\nIBC (International Building Code)\n\nNFPA (National Fire Protection Association)\n\nIFC (International Fire Code)\n\nEPA/EPD (Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Protection Division)\n\nProject Management: Proven ability to operate a complex permit matrix and manage multi-phase schedules in a fast-paced environment.\n\nCommunication: Fluent in English with the ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate effectively with local U.S. consultants and authorities.\n\nAnalytical Skills: Expert-level capability in permit analysis and reviewing complex technical deliverables.\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nU.S. Project Footprint: Direct experience managing U.S.-based manufacturing or industrial plant construction projects.\n\nSpecialized Environmental Knowledge: Hands-on experience with PSM (Process Safety Management), WWT (Wastewater Treatment), and complex environmental regulatory project completions.\n\nCross-Cultural Competency: Experience working within a Korean-U.S. corporate structure is highly valued.\nTechnical Focus Areas for the Role\n\nNote on Assignment: This role involves a strategic split between the Seoul HQ for initial planning/alignment and a long-term assignment to the U.S. project site for execution and authority coordination.\n\nHanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.","datePosted":"2026-07-18T16:14:03.626Z","dateModified":"2026-07-18T16:14:03.626Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Qcell","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Cartersville","addressRegion":"GA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"cf896b26192d303c1b820a74"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf896b26192d303c1b820a74"}}