Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer Our established and growing client is looking for an Environmental Engineer in their large complex manufacturing facility. In this position, you will collaborate with all levels of the facility to enhance compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate would have 5 plus years of environmental compliance in chemicals, paper, or an industrial manufacturing environment with strong technical experience in waste, water and air.

If you're a passionate environmental professional with strong communication skills and someone who enjoys collaborating with all levels of the plant, then let's connect! The Environmental Engineer partners with the Site EHS Manager and plant leadership team to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations while supporting their commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and responsible chemical manufacturing. This role provides technical expertise in environmental compliance, risk management, permitting, incident investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.

The Environmental Engineer serves as a key resource for environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and safe management of chemical manufacturing processes.

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations including but not limited to:
  Clean Air Act (CAA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Clean Water Act (CWA) Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Industrial Wastewater Programs Hazard Communication (Haz Com/GHS) Industrial Waste Management Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program
• Manage environmental permitting requirements, including air permits, wastewater permits, stormwater permits, and applicable reporting obligations.
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental compliance reports accurately and on schedule, including TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, wastewater monitoring reports, hazardous waste reports, and other required regulatory submissions.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving environmental regulations and assess site impacts and compliance requirements.

Environmental Programs & Operational Support

• Support manufacturing and engineering teams by participating in Management of Change (MOS) processes for new equipment, process modifications, raw material changes, and facility expansions.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and compliance audits to identify potential gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and develop strategies to improve sustainability and resource efficiency.
• Partner with operations to reduce water generation, improve recycling initiatives, and support corporate sustainability objectives.

Incident Management & Emergency Preparedness

• Lead / Support investigations related to environmental incidents, permit deviations, chemical releases, spills, waste handling issues, and employee exposure events.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce environmental risk and improve operational performance.
• Support site emergency response planning and ensure environmental aspects of emergency preparedness programs remain current and effective.

Environmental Management Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and continually improve the site's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Support implementation of environmental objectives, targets, and key performance…