Sr. Environmental Engineer Wastewater

The Energy & Environmental Safety Manager role is responsible for providing expertise to ensure compliance and safe operation of chemical manufacturing processes. The engineer will lead environmental, safety, and health (ESH) programs, mentor staff, and drive a strong safety culture across the site.

• Lead compliance for site environmental programs related to water (NPDES permit management, drinking water requirements), land application permit for wastewater sludge management, SARA reporting (Tier 2 & TRI), spill reporting programs, and ownership for compliance programs such as CWC, TSCA, & FIFRA.
• Support sustainability projects and ESG reporting; conduct new project evaluations to determine impact on environmental programs (RCRA, Air, Wastewater, etc.).
• Support RCRA hazardous waste program; ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and corporate ESH standards and requirements.
• Support safe design and operation of chemical processes, including risk assessments and engineering controls; provide ESH technical guidance to manufacturing, engineering, and project teams.
• Develop and deliver ESH training, policies, and procedures; conduct audits, inspections, investigations; implement corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory changes; maintain site compliance; collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
• Prepare compliance reports, analyze ESH data, present performance metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives and support ESH management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Mentor and support development of engineers and ESH professionals; participate in emergency response, incident management, and on‑call support as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related engineering/science field.
• Minimum 10+ years of ESH experience in a high‑hazard pharmaceutical or chemical process industry environment.
• Experience managing NPDES permits and compliance strategies.
• Professional certification preferred (CIH, CSP, PE, WWTP Certifications).
• Demonstrated ability to improve environmental, safety, and health performance; ability to make authoritative decisions and recommendations on ESH matters.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, cross‑functional team coordination, project management, organizational, and technical application skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Capability to represent the site during regulatory inspections and audits; develop and implement sustainable compliance action plans.
• Proficiency in documentation and computer applications; ability to work in and support a 24/7 operational environment, including on‑call availability; willingness to travel occasionally.
• Strong commitment and passion for environmental, safety, and health practices.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.