Environmental Engineer

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation, growth, and real impact while delivering better care for billions of people worldwide.

About the role

As an integral part of the Environment and Sustainability (E&S) team, this position supports Kimberly-Clark’s commitment to Better Care for a Better World by advancing environmental and sustainability initiatives at the facility. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and environmental service providers to ensure compliance, improve performance, and foster a culture of sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Duties (50%):
  • Compile environmental reports and compliance documentation.
  • Maintain permit files, regulatory records, and environmental databases.
  • Track environmental and sustainability metrics.
  • Coordinate waste disposal, sampling, and contractor/vendor activities.
  • Gather supporting documentation for audits and inspections.
  • Manage environmental calendars, deadlines, and reporting schedules.
  • Assist with invoice processing and vendor management.
  • Support environmental compliance and sustainability program initiatives.
• Technical Duties (50%):
  • Work with operations, facilities, and utilities personnel to improve environmental and sustainability performance.
  • Support air, waste, water, and chemical management programs through sampling protocols, process documentation, and training.
  • Conduct routine inspections and compliance assessments.
  • Analyze environmental performance data and identify trends.
  • Assist with permit and regulatory compliance and internal audits.
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaboration and Leadership:
  • Collaborate with site leaders to address environmental and occupational safety risks and opportunities.
  • Implement site E&S strategies and programs aligned with Global Sustainability Objectives.
  • Establish standardized systems, processes, and platforms to enhance E&S performance.
  • Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement preventive measures.
  • Ensure adherence to local, national, and global regulations and standards.
  • Promote a positive E&S culture by supporting leadership mindsets and behaviors.
  • Monitor and evaluate E&S systems for continuous improvement.
  • Partner with regional and business unit EHS&S leaders to manage risks and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• One to three years of experience in an environmental, safety, and health role.
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with hourly and leadership staff.
• Familiarity with State and Federal regulations pertaining to air, water, waste, and chemical management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment operations and/or Title V management.
• Strong capabilities in analyzing datasets, using databases, and managing documents.

Working Conditions

This is an on-site role based at a manufacturing facility. Work is performed in a combination of office, manufacturing floor, and outdoor environments, with regular exposure to active manufacturing areas, including moving equipment, machinery, noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures. Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The role involves frequent walking throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and elevated platforms, and occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs. Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support plant operations during evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Kimberly-Clark offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
• Target bonus eligibility.
• A variety of additional benefits to support achievement, well-being, and growth (see www.mykcbenefits.com for details).

Pay

Salary range: $96,100 – $118,700 USD. The anticipated base pay range applies to U.S. locations only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. This position is also eligible for a target bonus and participation in Kimberly-Clark’s 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

Primary location: New Milford Mill.