Environmental Engineer - Detroit, MI

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is hiring an Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance and sustainability at its Factory Zero facility. The role focuses on championing air, waste, and water compliance programs and developing programs that reduce environmental risk. The engineer will collaborate across functions to develop and implement sustainable solutions in a manufacturing environment and contribute to GM’s Vision of Zero, Zero, Zero. The position supports environmental stewardship, regulatory engagement, environmental management systems, monitoring, and continuous improvement. The engineer will learn the plant’s manufacturing systems and production processes, support air, water, or waste programs, maintain the site's Environmental Management System, and lead its habitat and educational outreach program. The role also involves preparing regulatory documents and reports, scheduling and performing compliance testing, and collaborating with peers and business partners. The position is onsite at Factory Zero on a full-time basis and is not eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental engineering, or a related science.
Experience in environmental engineering, related sciences, or regulations, including air permitting, stormwater and wastewater permitting, hazardous waste generator requirements, or other environmental media.
Demonstrated ability to execute projects.
Ability to self-motivate and thrive in an independent work setting.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes.
Environmental engineering or related science experience, preferably at a manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

Drive consistent environmental stewardship programs.
Engage with local and state regulatory agencies.
Develop solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Use technology and information to develop and maintain environmental management systems.
Monitor environmental parameters and progress, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Support and improve system designs that preserve the environment, integrate new technologies, and provide long-term environmental solutions.
Learn plant manufacturing systems and production processes to support air, water, or waste programs.
Manage and maintain the site's Environmental Management System.
Lead the site's habitat and educational outreach program.
Work with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare regulatory documentation and reports, and schedule and perform compliance testing.
Support peers, work at other locations when applicable, and collaborate to improve systems and standardization.