EHS Engineer

EHS Engineer – Canadian Solar Inc.

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we have been an industry front‑runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability guides every aspect of our organization, and we invest heavily in employee growth and work‑life balance.

• Wastewater Treatment:
  Monitor and operate wastewater treatment systems ensuring effluent quality meets regulatory standards, troubleshoot and optimize processes, maintain records and prepare regulatory reports.
• Air Emissions Management:
  Monitor air emission sources, ensure compliance with air quality permits (IDEM, EPA), participate in emissions inventory and reporting, and implement corrective actions.
• Hazardous Waste Management:
  Manage hazardous waste generation, storage, labeling, and disposal per regulations (RCRA), maintain manifests, train employees, and coordinate with contractors and inspectors.
• EHS Compliance & Support:
  Assist with inspections, audits, and investigations; maintain permits, records, and reports; support health and safety initiatives; participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce environmental impact and operational costs; collaborate with cross‑functional teams on sustainability projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science, or related field (engineer) or an associate degree/technical certification (technician).
• At least 1 year of experience preferred.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, air emissions monitoring, hazardous waste management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and state/local environmental laws.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling methods, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and environmental management software.
• Certifications such as OSHA HAZWOPER or Air Quality Certification are a plus.

• Primarily an industrial/manufacturing facility environment with hazardous materials.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).