Environmental Engineer

GM•Detroit, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

As an Environmental Engineer at General Motors, you will champion air, waste, and water compliance programs and develop programs to reduce environmental risk. You will work cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutions that improve environmental compliance and sustainability at the Factory Zero facility. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and supports GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. You will support environmental stewardship, work with regulatory agencies, use technology and information to maintain environmental management systems, and monitor environmental performance to recommend improvements. You will also learn plant manufacturing systems, support environmental programs across air, water, and waste, and help lead the site's habitat and outreach education program. The role includes preparing regulatory documentation and reports, scheduling and performing compliance testing, and collaborating with peers to improve systems and standardization. The position is onsite and does not offer 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 or related sciences and/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.
  • Experience in environmental engineering or a related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

  • Drive consistent environmental stewardship programs.
  • Engage with local and state regulatory agencies.
  • Develop creative 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.
  • Understand 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 outreach education program.
  • Prepare required regulatory documentation and reports with business partners and regulatory agencies.
  • Schedule and perform compliance testing.
  • Support peers, flow to work at other locations if applicable, and collaborate to improve systems and standardization.
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