Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer

Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer

Work in Silgan’s brand-new office in Waukesha, WI. Join a team where your expertise in air compliance and regulatory programs ensures operational excellence across a national manufacturing footprint. We are seeking a Compliance Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment and takes ownership of complex environmental compliance programs. This role places a strong emphasis on air permitting, emissions compliance, and Clean Air Act regulatory requirements, while also supporting water and waste compliance initiatives.

You will partner closely with plant leadership to proactively manage compliance risks, maintain permits, and support operational excellence across multiple facilities.

• High-visibility role supporting multiple manufacturing facilities
• Primary ownership of enterprise air compliance programs
• Lead permitting, emissions reporting, and regulatory strategy
• Work directly with federal and state regulatory agencies
• Modern workspace in our new office
• Stability and career growth within a Fortune 500 organization

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• 15 vacation days plus 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Wellness programs and telehealth benefits

• Oversee compliance with the Clean Air Act and applicable federal and state air regulations
• Manage TitleV and other air permits, permit modifications, and renewals
• Prepare emissions inventories, regulatory reports, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate stack testing, emissions calculations, and ongoing air monitoring activities
• Interpret and apply EPA, state, and local environmental regulations
• Support wastewater and hazardous waste compliance programs
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and corrective actions
• Serve as the primary environmental liaison with regulatory agencies
• Monitor compliance metrics and proactively identify environmental risks
• Partner with plant operations to implement sustainable compliance solutions
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience managing air permitting and air compliance programs
• Strong knowledge of TitleV permitting, Clean Air Act requirements, emissions inventories, MACT/NESHAP, and NSPS regulations
• Experience working with EPA and state regulatory agencies
• Experience conducting environmental audits and compliance reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to travel 20–30%
• Professional Engineer (PE), CHMM, or similar certification preferred
• Experience with stack testing and emissions calculations preferred

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.