Environmental HAZMAT Engineer

Environmental HAZAMAT Engineer - Scientist with experience in Hazmat Documentation & Compliance

Location: India (Remote/Hybrid with potential travel)

Project Region: Asia and Central Asia

Experience Level: 3-5 years

Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in Russian or experience with international/multilingual projects

preferred

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Environmental Engineer to support a high-priority hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

documentation and compliance project in Central Asia. This India-based role involves technical collaboration

with both international teams and local engineering firms in the region to ensure alignment with environmental regulations and documentation standards.

The successful candidate will help manage technical data related to HAZMAT streams such as nuclear, pharmaceutical, mining, and industrial waste streams, working to ensure accurate classification, reporting, and communication with relevant government authorities and consulting partners.

Key Responsibilities

- HAZMAT Stream Analysis: Assist in the documentation and categorization of hazardous waste types (e.g.,

nuclear, mining, pharmaceutical) based on international and the specific Central Asian regulatory standards.

- Technical Documentation: Prepare, validate, and manage environmental documentation, waste codes, and

structured reporting for regulatory compliance.

- Liaison with Local Engineering Firm: Collaborate closely with a designated engineering firm based in

Asia to coordinate field data, interpret local regulatory frameworks, and co-develop technical

deliverables.

- Regulatory Compliance: Support gap analyses and ensure alignment with Asian environmental

legislation and global best practices.

- Stakeholder Communication: Engage with government ministries and regulatory bodies to clarify technical

specifications and compliance requirements.

- Pilot Stream Planning: Support the selection and design of a waste stream for a Phase II pilot, including

technical methodology and system integration planning.

- Team Coordination: Work alongside international consultants, data analysts, and environmental engineers

to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

- 3-5 years of experience in hazardous waste documentation, environmental compliance, or regulatory

reporting.

- Experience working on international or government-affiliated environmental projects.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, including foreign and local engineering partners.

- Knowledge of waste manifest systems, hazardous waste storage protocols, and environmental labeling

practices.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating regulatory reports and stakeholder briefs.

- Language proficiency: English required; Russian language skills are an asset.

Preferred Experience

- Direct experience working with government agencies or environmental ministries in documentation or

compliance projects.

- Familiarity with ISO 14001, Basel Convention, or related frameworks for hazardous waste.

- Experience with international multi-stakeholder project coordination, especially involving third-party

engineering or consulting firms.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of environmental engineering, international

development, and compliance. You'll help shape modern hazardous materials tracking systems across

Central Asia, collaborating with a global team and a regional engineering firm to deliver transparent and

sustainable waste management practices.