Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer – Global Cellulose Fibers

Location: Riegelwood, NC

Pay Rate: $90,000 – $118,000

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

The Environmental Engineer at Global Cellulose Fibers’ (GCF) Riegelwood Mill will be accountable for being familiar with environmental management principles, to ensure he/she is able to manage projects and day‑to‑day air compliance assurance with mill personnel. As a member of the mill’s team of environmental professionals, this individual will be called on to cover various aspects of environmental management. As well as coordinate with other departments to ensure environmental efficiency for the mill as it relates to Waste, Landfill, SPCC, Chemical Approval, and assist with reporting, testing, sampling of Wastewater and Air.

• Develop schedules and provide documentation to demonstrate compliance with company and agency requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations, including Title V, MACT, NSPS and PSD.
• Manage environmental compliance program at the Riegelwood Mill, including CEMR and Proficy database updates, SharePoint updates, records management, and event documentation/management.
• Prepare air emissions inventories;
  Title V quarterly/semiannual reports;
  Title V annual compliance certifications (TVACCs); MACT quarterly/semiannual reports; greenhouse gas annual reports, corporate sustainability reports, toxic release inventories (TRI); CERCLA continuous release reports, permit renewal applications, and other regulatory and corporate submittals.
• Manage Title V and MACT source testing events and CEMS/COMS operations and maintenance.
• Serve as primary contact with environmental regulatory agencies on environmental issues; negotiate permit terms with regulators.
• Develop and conduct training, as needed, on specific environmental topics.
• Effectively and proactively manage environmental financial aspects, including but not limited to training, stack testing, consulting activities, etc.
• Assist other Riegelwood environmental team members, as needed, with maintaining compliance in other environmental management areas (wastewater, solid/hazardous waste, landfill and laboratory oversight, storm water, SPCC, etc.).
• Review and update environmental manuals and plans at least annually.

• BS in Engineering or appropriate technical discipline required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office as well as familiarity with or capability to quickly learn the use of other similar applications.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more.

GCF generated $2.8 B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well‑being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• 401(k) and Company‑funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Riegelwood Mill
865 John Riegel Rd
Riegelwood, NC 28456

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodationsor (833) 753‑3242.