Environmental Engineer

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Environmental Engineer! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.

Position Location:

We're all about flexibility. This will be a remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates.

In this role, the Environmental Engineer is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance, providing engineering oversight, and advancing sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing environmental systems, and supporting corporate ESG goals within a fast-paced environment.

• Oversee environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and provincial regulations
• Lead the preparation, submission, and renewal of environmental permits (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and related areas)
• Ensure all required EHS permits are current, accurate, and maintained for operational compliance
• Oversee and provide technical expertise for environmental systems, including wastewater treatment operations and modifications
• Review and approve environmental engineering designs, consultant reports, and capital projects impacting compliance
• Maintain and update environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M)

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001)
• Monitor and analyze environmental performance metrics (waste, water, emissions, energy use)
• Drive sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, water conservation, emissions reduction, and packaging improvements
• Support carbon footprint reduction and ESG reporting efforts (Scope 1–3 emissions, GHG tracking)
• Partner with R&D, operations, and supply chain teams to improve environmental performance

• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors

• Train employees on environmental compliance requirements and best practices
• Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and plant leadership to embed environmental standards into operations
• Provide technical guidance for new product launches, process changes, and capital projects

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting (e.g., EPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA)
• Technical expertise in environmental systems, including wastewater, air emissions, stormwater, and hazardous materials management
• Understanding of environmental compliance programs, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M)
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations across multiple facilities/jurisdictions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in environmental engineering within a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) and audit processes
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g., ESG, GHG Protocol, Scope 1–3 emissions, carbon accounting)
• Understanding of CPG manufacturing processes…