Rochester Institute of Technology-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Rochester, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

The Engineer I - Pollution Prevention Engineer (with LCA Focus) will support NYSP2I's technical programs by conducting applied research and/or delivering hands-on technical assistance to New York State manufacturers and organizations. This role spans multiple program areas-Direct Assistance (DA), Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC), and Green Technology Accelerator Center (GTAC)-with approximately 50% of time dedicated to supporting life cycle assessments (LCA), greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, and environmental reporting protocols (ERPs). The engineer will conduct on-site assessments, perform material and energy balances, identify pollution prevention opportunities, support sustainability certifications, and contribute to technical reports, training, and outreach. The Engineer I will work under the guidance of senior engineers and program managers to fulfill NYSP2I's commitments under the NYSDEC grant and advance the Institute's mission of driving environmental and economic improvements statewide.

  • Conducting applied research
  • Delivering hands-on technical assistance to New York State manufacturers and organizations
  • Supporting life cycle assessments (LCA)
  • Supporting greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories
  • Supporting environmental reporting protocols (ERPs)
  • Conducting on-site assessments
  • Performing material and energy balances
  • Identifying pollution prevention opportunities
  • Supporting sustainability certifications
  • Contributing to technical reports, training, and outreach
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in pollution prevention, sustainable manufacturing, or industrial process improvement. A combination of work and academic experience will be considered.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Hands on experience in conducting LCAs, or the ability and interest in learning how to conduct LCAs
  • Strong foundational understanding of engineering principles and environmental systems.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical data.
  • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
  • Receptive to receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others and possesses initiative to tackle tasks
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
  • Experience or working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Pollution prevention technologies and approaches
  • Sustainable supply chain practices
  • Environmental assessments and regulatory compliance
  • Life-cycle assessment, green engineering, or design for the environment
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing and assembly practice
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Master's degree in a technical field of study required (i.e. engineering, chemistry, environmental science, energy management, sustainability, or related fields).
  • Experience with sustainability certifications or scorecards.
  • Exposure to zero-waste planning or implementation.
  • Familiarity with environmental metrics tracking and reporting.
  • Experience using SimaPro
  • Knowledge of NYSDEC programs or similar regulatory frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Green Chemistry, Design for the Environment, and material substitution strategies.
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