Global Environmental Engineer​/Manager

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

The Global Environmental Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental compliance, sustainability, and environmental risk management programs across our Copeland facilities. This role ensures compliance with environmental regulations, corporate standards, and customer requirements while supporting operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and Copeland’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

The position partners closely with plant leadership, operations, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to drive consistent environmental performance across manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, Middle East, India and Asia.

• Develop and maintain global environmental management systems and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, chemical management, and permitting requirements.
• Interpret regulatory changes and communicate impacts to manufacturing sites.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and assessments at global facilities.
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents, permit exceedances, and regulatory findings, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive consistency in environmental management practices while accounting for regional regulatory requirements.

• Provide environmental engineering support for:
  • Compressor manufacturing processes
  • Metalworking operations
  • Painting and coating systems
  • Refrigerant handling operations
  • Chemical management programs
  • Utilities and energy systems
• Support capital projects to ensure environmental compliance and sustainability objectives are incorporated into project design.
• Assist facilities with permit applications, renewals, and environmental reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related engineering discipline required.

• 7+ years of environmental compliance and environmental engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and jurisdictions.
• Experience in global manufacturing operations preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and compliance assessments.
• Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Strong knowledge of:

• Air emissions permitting and compliance
• Hazardous waste management
• Wastewater and stormwater regulations
• Chemical management programs
  
  Environmental management systems
• Sustainability and ESG reporting
• Energy and resource conservation programs
• Environmental risk assessment

• HVACR manufacturing processes
• Refrigerant regulations and management
• Metal fabrication and machining operations
• Industrial coating and painting systems
• Compressed gas and utility systems

Across the globe, we are united by a singular

Purpose:

Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon…