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9834BR

Position Title:

Lead Pollution Prevention Engineer

Organization:

CIMS Pollution Prevention Institute

Job Responsibilities:

+ Lead, manage, and enhance the Direct Assistance (DA) program by setting strategic direction, defining priorities, and proactively enhancing the program’s scope, technical depth, and statewide impact. This includes overseeing the full lifecycle of technical assistance projects—from initial scoping to final reporting and metrics collection—while continuously improving methodologies, tools, and team capabilities. The DA Lead Engineer will drive innovation in pollution prevention strategies, ensure alignment with NYSP2I’s mission and NYSDEC grant deliverables, and cultivate partnerships that expand the program’s reach and effectiveness. This role goes beyond coordination by actively shaping the future of the DA program, elevating technical quality, and positioning NYSP2I as a leader in sustainable manufacturing P2 assistance.

+ Provide detailed technical oversight and guidance to senior engineers and project teams working on sustainable manufacturing assessments. Review and refine methodologies, ensure consistency in data collection and analysis, and validate technical recommendations to ensure they are feasible, impactful, and aligned with client needs and environmental goals.

+ Supervise and mentor engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence. Provide coaching and feedback, support professional development, and ensure that team members are equipped to deliver high-quality work. Act as a technical resource and thought leader within the team, helping to resolve complex challenges and elevate project outcomes.

+ Represent the DA program externally by engaging with MEPs, industry stakeholders, academic partners, and other collaborators. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the program, presenting findings, sharing success stories, and advocating for pollution prevention strategies at conferences, workshops, and public forums.

+ Coordinate program operations and resource allocation, including managing project pipelines, assigning staff to projects based on expertise and availability, and tracking progress toward deliverables. Monitor budgets, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure efficient and effective execution of all DA activities.

+ Lead strategic development and innovation efforts by identifying emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in pollution prevention and sustainable manufacturing. Develop proposals for new initiatives, contribute to grant writing, and help shape the future direction of NYSP2I’s technical assistance offerings.

+ Ensure high-quality reporting and communication by overseeing the preparation of final client reports, case studies, and internal documentation. Review and approve technical content, ensure clarity and accuracy, and support dissemination of findings through presentations, publications, and stakeholder briefings.

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

9834BR

College/Division:

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

BS

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

124A

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

+ Minimum 10+ years of experience in pollution prevention, sustainable manufacturing, or industrial process improvement.

+ Proven experience in program leadership, technical project management, and team supervision.

+ Demonstrated success in working with external stakeholders and managing grant-funded initiatives, OR

+ Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in collaboration with external partners such as suppliers, clients, or regulatory bodies, including managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables under contract-based or performance-driven frameworks.

+ Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Skills:

+ Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, pollution prevention strategies, and sustainability metrics.

+ Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

+ Exceptional problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making skills.

+ Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to inspire and coach others.

+ Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building experience.

+ Ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, proactively adapt to a changing environment, act decisively, and drive results.

+ Ability to set program goals/metrics and develop strategic approaches to achieve them. Strong communication skills at all levels, including individual contributors through the C-suite.

+ Ability to identify opportunities, set short and long-term program goals/metrics, and develop a strategic approach to meet them; ability to coach others to do the same.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in a technical field of study required (i.e. engineering, chemistry, environmental science, energy management, sustainability, or related fields), or related field.

+ Experience working with state and/or federal funding and contracting processes.

+ Familiarity with NYSDEC regulations and environmental initiatives.

+ Knowledge of grant writing and proposal development.

+ Familiarity with Green Chemistry, Design for the Environment, and material substitution strategies.

+ Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement training.

+ Experience with Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA).

Department/College Description:

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is a statewide technology development, transfer, and assistance center whose mission is to make New York state more environmentally sustainable for businesses, workers, and the public through more efficient use of raw materials, energy and water, and reductions in toxic chemical use, emissions to the environment and waste generation. NYSP2I is an integrated program of several major elements: direct technical assistance to industry and organizations; research, development, and diffusion; outreach; professional training; a community grants program; and academic educational program development. NYSP2I also focuses on the acceleration of green technologies and greening of the supply chain. NYSP2I is led by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and is a partnership between RIT, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cornell University, Binghamton University and the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Shift:

Work Location:

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary:

Reporting to the NYSP2I Associate Director, the Lead Engineer will lead NYSP2I’s Sustainable Manufacturing Assistance program, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and program coordination to advance pollution prevention initiatives across New York State. This role supervises senior engineers, guides project execution, ensures alignment with NYSP2I goals, and represents the DA program internally and externally. The Lead Engineer will be instrumental in scaling the DA program to meet NYSDEC deliverables, enhance technical quality, drive impactful sustainability outcomes for New York manufacturers, , and expand NYSP2I’s impact through outreach, education, and technical resource development.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

104600

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

175200