Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer
About The Position
Join Silgan’s brand-new office in Waukesha, WI, as an Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer. This role is crucial for ensuring operational excellence across a national manufacturing footprint by managing air compliance and regulatory programs. We are seeking a Compliance Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment and takes ownership of complex environmental compliance programs. The position emphasizes air permitting, emissions compliance, and Clean Air Act regulatory requirements, while also supporting water and waste compliance initiatives. You will partner closely with plant leadership to proactively manage compliance risks, maintain permits, and support operational excellence across multiple facilities. This is a high-visibility role supporting multiple manufacturing facilities with primary ownership of enterprise air compliance programs, leading permitting, emissions reporting, and regulatory strategy, and working directly with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
- 3+ years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing
- Demonstrated experience managing air permitting and air compliance programs
- Strong knowledge of Title V permitting, Clean Air Act requirements, emissions inventories, MACT/NESHAP, and NSPS regulations
- Experience working with EPA and state regulatory agencies
- Experience conducting environmental audits and compliance reporting
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to travel 20–30%
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE), CHMM, or similar certification preferred
- Experience with stack testing and emissions calculations preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee compliance with the Clean Air Act and applicable federal and state air regulations
- Manage Title V and other air permits, permit modifications, and renewals
- Prepare emissions inventories, regulatory reports, and compliance documentation
- Coordinate stack testing, emissions calculations, and ongoing air monitoring activities
- Interpret and apply EPA, state, and local environmental regulations
- Support wastewater and hazardous waste compliance programs
- Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and corrective actions
- Serve as the primary environmental liaison with regulatory agencies
- Monitor compliance metrics and proactively identify environmental risks
- Partner with plant operations to implement sustainable compliance solutions
- Develop and deliver environmental compliance training
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- 15 vacation days plus 10 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance and professional development
- Wellness programs and telehealth benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
