Environmental Engineer

General Motors•Detroit, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At General Motors, the Environmental Engineer will champion air, waste, and water compliance programs and develop programs to reduce environmental risk. The role works cross-functionally with diverse groups to implement sustainable solutions that improve environmental compliance and sustainability at the site. Based at the Factory Zero facility, it is an onsite role in a manufacturing environment and contributes to GM’s Vision of Zero, Zero, Zero. The engineer will learn the plant’s manufacturing systems and production processes; support air, water, or waste programs; manage and maintain the site’s Environmental Management System; and lead the site’s habitat and outreach educational program. The role interfaces with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare regulatory documentation and reports, schedule and conduct compliance testing, and collaborate with peers and other locations to improve systems and standardization. The position does not provide immigration-related sponsorship and is not eligible for relocation benefits; any relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility.

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.
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

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 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 current technologies, and provide long-term environmental solutions.
Learn plant manufacturing systems and production processes to support air, water, or waste media.
Manage and maintain the site’s Environmental Management System.
Lead the site's habitat and outreach educational program.
Work with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required 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.