Environmental Engineer

About the role

This role oversees environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance for a chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to air, water, and waste regulations such as CAA, CWA, RCRA, SARA, CERCLA, and related state and local requirements. The Environmental Engineer / EHS Specialist manages waste profiling and disposal, conducts compliance inspections, prepares regulatory reports, and maintains comprehensive environmental records. The position provides technical support for plant projects to ensure cost-effective compliance with all applicable environmental statutes, regulations, and permits, while actively promoting a strong EHS culture across the site.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee compliance with air, water, and waste regulations, including CAA, CWA, RCRA, SARA, CERCLA, and equivalent state and city requirements for the facility.
• Communicate and promote the EHS program on an ongoing basis to drive awareness, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Characterize, profile, and coordinate the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes in alignment with regulatory and company requirements.
• Ensure storage, handling, and removal of all wastes comply with applicable regulations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Prepare, file, and manage a variety of environmental reports required by permits and regulatory agencies, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, biennial, and event-triggered submissions.
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, statutes, and permits, and apply this knowledge to day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Participate in internal company initiatives as a team member or leader to improve environmental performance and EHS processes.
• Formulate compliance strategies, define practical solutions, develop action plans, and organize technical information to support decision-making.
• Provide technical expertise in areas such as engineering, chemistry, and toxicology to support internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Track and interpret local, state, and federal environmental requirements, including CERCLA, SARA, CAA, RCRA, and CWA, and translate these into actionable site practices.
• Participate in facility inspections and follow up on findings to ensure full compliance with all regulatory and permit requirements.
• Work closely with environmental contractors, coordinate their activities on site, and manage and lead contractor relationships to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Assist in closing out action items arising from internal and external audits, ensuring timely and effective completion.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) as needed to identify and mitigate environmental and safety risks.
• Perform additional EHS-related duties as assigned to support overall site compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory experience in a chemical manufacturing facility or equivalent environment.
• At least 2 years of experience with Title V air permitting and related air compliance activities.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance, including air, water, and waste programs.
• Hands-on experience with environmental engineering, wastewater management, chemical waste handling, and waste management practices.
• Proficiency in environmental monitoring and reporting for regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of key environmental regulations and programs, including CAA, CWA, RCRA, SARA, and CERCLA.
• Experience supporting or leading EHS programs in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to wear and work in required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toe shoes, gloves, and a respirator.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement compliance strategies.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health and vision insurance

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Greensboro, NC.