Environmental Engineer

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing,buildingandoperatinglithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass,is located in Humboldt County in northern

Nevada andis the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused onsafely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources.

We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supportingjobsand maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia andoperatesin the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV.The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.

Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purpose
is tosafely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Vision
is tobe North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.

Our Values
include

Act with Integrity,Be Responsible and Act with Care,Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation,andBe a Collaborative Partner.

We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Environmentalteamand play a key role in ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations. Inthis role, you willbe responsible for developing,implementingandoverseeingprograms,proceduresandsystems.

You will play a key rolein addressing potential environmental risks, support sustainable operations, and drive continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.

The rolewill bebasedinitiallyatour

Winnemuccaofficebutwilltransitiontothe

Thacker Pass site,located approximately 70 miles northwest of Winnemucca, NV.The role reports to the Environmental Manager.

Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental programs, procedures, projects, and policies in alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop plans toprevent or mitigate damage to the environment andcoordinateresponse to emergencies such as hydrocarbon spills or chemical leaks
• Perform site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and applicable permits
• Supervise and mentor environmental technicians, ensuring accuracy in sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping activities.
• Collect and analyze environmental data related to air, water, andother mediatoidentifypatterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports,correspondenceanddocumentationfor reviewbythe
  
  Environmental Manager
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to integrate sustainable practices and environmental best-practice design solutions.
• Monitor and manage waste disposal, recycling, and pollution control systemsto ensure responsible resource management.
• Investigate and resolve environmental issues or complaints
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and respond to inquiries or inspections, ensuringtimelyand professional communication during inspections and inquiries.
• Stay current on environmental laws, technologies, and sustainability trends to support continuous improvement
• Builds andmaintainstrusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience
• Certifications such as EIT, LEED, or Certified Environmental Engineer…