Environmental Sustainability Engineer

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate engineering solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, waste, and water consumption.
• Conduct environmental performance analyses by modeling energy use, emissions, and resource flows using engineering tools and other methods; diagnose inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of renewable energy options and other low-carbon technologies.
• Identify and recommend solutions for environmental challenges, driving continuous improvement in sustainability performance.
• Perform technical feasibility assessments to inform business case development, cost-benefit analysis and ROI modeling for sustainability initiatives and ESG reporting activities.
• Benchmark environmental performance against internal goals and external standards (e.g., LEED, SBTi, ISO frameworks).
• Conduct research and analysis as needed to support sustainability initiatives and inform data-driven decision-making.
• Serve as a technical SME on cross-functional sustainability projects related to environmental improvements and decarbonization across UL operations.
• Partner with Real Estate Design and Facility teams to support implementation of facility performance optimization systems including energy-efficient solutions and sustainable building practices.
• Collaborate with Science and Growth teams to evaluate emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions to reduce environmental impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sustainability Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience with foundational understanding of environmental engineering principles, sustainability concepts and business acumen.
• Facilities engineering experience, LEED or other building certification knowledge.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret and apply technical data.
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate technical information in a clear, accessible way to nontechnical and senior audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with basic modeling/EHS data tools.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Culture

• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented team player; willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved.
• A results-focused mindset with the ability to persevere and find solutions to challenges.