Environmental Engineer
EIP is accepting applications for an Engineer to join our team working to hold industrial polluters and federal and state agencies accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws. Working with EIP’s team of lawyers and analysts, the Engineer will work to reduce pollution from industrial sources through regulatory, permitting, and enforcement strategies. EIP takes legal action to clean up pollution; we publish data-driven reports that push federal and state regulators to better protect public health; and we work with frontline communities to provide the resources they need to obtain the protection of our environmental laws.
EIP is a national organization with strong partnerships with frontline communities and organizations in the Gulf States, Ohio River Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. We are dedicated to reducing the enormous amount of climate, air, and water pollution generated by the fossil fuel power sector and industries that extract, store, or process oil or natural gas to make fuel, chemicals and plastics, fertilizers, and other petrochemical products. EIP work also targets pollution from other sectors, including steel manufacturing, landfills and trash incinerators, and aluminum production. EIP’s Center for Applied Environmental Science (CAES) ensures that local communities and environmental advocates have access to high-quality science and engineering expertise.
The Engineer position will support these programs and can be based in Washington, DC or remote. The position may require occasional travel throughout the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with EIP’s legal team, analysts, and external experts to develop factual, technical, and scientific support for citizen suit enforcement and other advocacy efforts.
- Research and draft technical memos, comments, and reports related to Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act violations at industrial facilities.
- Provide technical support for communities impacted by air pollution from industrial operations.
- Manage client and community relationships and work effectively within coalitions.
- Work with EIP’s communications and research teams to develop and execute communications strategies and investigative reports.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must hold a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- 10+ years of environmental engineering experience or experience in related fields, including but not limited to civil engineering, chemical engineering, and/or petroleum engineering.
- Strong preference for engineers with experience developing and supporting enforcement actions to address violations of the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to protecting public health and the environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
- Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
Compensation
EIP offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary range is $105,000 – $132,000.
Equal Opportunity
EIP is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit their application materials here: Engineer Application. Applications should include:
- A current resume;
- Cover letter explaining your interest in this position; and
- A writing sample.
EIP will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
2027 Spring Law Clerk
The Environmental Integrity Project is accepting applications for Spring 2027 law clerks to join our team. This position can be either remote or in-person at EIP’s Washington, D.C. office.
The law clerks’ duties will include legal research and writing related to environmental, administrative, and information-collecting statutes and regulations, review of pollution permits and data, and other work to support public comments, litigation, and issue-focused reports.
Qualifications: Currently enrolled law students are eligible to apply. Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school and have a strong interest in environmental advocacy.
This role is open to candidates in states where EIP is registered as an employer. Right now, we are actively hiring in the following states: Alabama, California, Connecticut, D.C., Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. Because of business registration requirements, we may prioritize candidates in those locations—but we’d still love to hear from all qualified applicants. If you are applying, please let us know your state of residence in your cover letter.
The ideal candidate will have a background in or completed coursework on environmental law and administrative law, and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection or non-profit advocacy. Previous experience with the Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act, developing or litigating cases, commenting on or challenging permits or rules, policy analysis, media outreach, or coalition building would also be helpful. Candidates must demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills and should be able to handle multiple tasks at once and work well with others.
Compensation: Academic credit and/or an hourly wage of $23 per hour. EIP can provide both credit and an hourly wage in the event that the candidate’s law school’s policies expressly permit students to receive academic credit for paid externships.
Hours: Part-time (16-20 hours/week). This position can be either remote or in-person.
To Apply: Candidates should submit the following materials using this form.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Legal writing sample
- Law school transcript; and
- Contact information for three references
Preference will be given to candidates who apply by October 16, 2026. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
