Environmental Engineer II
About The Position
As the Environmental Engineer, you will guide the site’s compliance efforts and support a safe, sustainable operation. You’ll manage environmental systems, inspections, and reporting. Your work directly influences the facility’s environmental footprint and performance. We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. Position offers a starting salary range of $78,000 - $100,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2–4 years of experience.
- Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including air quality, hazardous waste (RCRA), stormwater, and spill response requirements.
- Familiarity with environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 (environmental management) and exposure to ISO 50001 (energy management) or other energy-focused programs.
- Ability to conduct inspections, sampling, and incident response related to hazardous waste, stormwater, and environmental housekeeping.
- Experience preparing environmental reports and documentation, including required submissions to state, federal, or corporate entities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze data and present findings clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with regulatory agencies, operations teams, and corporate environmental partners.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including rotational weekend work and participation in spill response as needed.
Nice To Haves
- A degree concentration in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or a closely related discipline.
- 2-4 years of experience in environmental compliance or industrial environmental management preferred.
- Hands-on experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 systems, including audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
- Demonstrated success in energy reduction initiatives, waste minimization, and recycling program development in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Previous experience supporting or leading spill response, groundwater/stormwater sampling, and environmental remediation activities.
- Experience representing a facility during state or federal inspections, including air compliance, hazardous waste, and stormwater.
- Background working in large-scale or high-volume manufacturing environments such as automotive, heavy equipment, or textiles.
- Strong ability to train, influence, and coach employees at all levels on environmental compliance and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Interface with regulatory agencies to stay compliant and inform Management of impact on new laws and action plans
- Perform plant environmental studies involving pollutants, waste handling and health
- Research, collect data analyze and prepare federal, state and local reports as required
- Assist in the coordination of hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipment from the facility
- Promote and perform effective application of all environmental training programs
- Perform daily/weekly/monthly inspections and follow up for hazardous waste, storm water, and general housekeeping.
- Assist with sampling efforts and protocols
- Assist all management and supervisory personnel in the application of all environmental laws, regulations and programs
- Coordinate environmental compliance inspections (air, water, RCRA, etc) with state or federal officials as needed.
- Assist in follow up and completion of corrective actions
- Implement/maintain environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
