Senior Environmental Engineer

General Motors • Fairfax, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At General Motors, the Senior Environmental Engineer champions air, waste and/or water compliance programs and develops programs to reduce environmental risk. The role collaborates with diverse groups to create and implement sustainable solutions that improve environmental compliance and sustainability across a site. The engineer works independently and can manage new or complicated issues, collaborating with subject matter experts and functional areas as needed.

The position develops, maintains, and supports environmental stewardship program strategies in support of GM’s mission to deliver sustainable solutions. It also manages a team of contract chemical and/or waste management professionals and requires experience in at least one major environmental program: air permits and regulations, water permits and regulations, or waste regulations. The role engages subject matter experts to support continual improvement and new program or project implementation, and collaborates with plant management and employees, facility managers, regulatory agencies, community leaders and members, legal staff, auditors, utility providers, project planning teams, domain experts, and chemical and resource management partners.

The role is categorized as onsite, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location full-time. Travel is expected to be less than 25%. Relocation benefits may be available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Engineering or a related sciences field.
• 4 years’ experience in Environmental Engineering with an understanding of manufacturing, including rotations between environmental programs (air, water, waste) and/or between locations with environmental management.
• Demonstrated expertise in more than one environmental discipline or a highly developed ability in one specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading, managing, or overseeing small teams and/or contracted environmental service providers.
• Assembly or similar manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading waste and water compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support robust and consistent environmental stewardship program strategies.
• Champion air, waste and/or water compliance programs and develop programs to reduce environmental risk.
• Manage a team of contract chemical and/or waste management professionals.
• Engage subject matter experts to support continual improvement and new program or project implementation.
• Collaborate with plant management and employees, facility managers, regulatory agencies, internal and external community leaders and members, legal staff, GM and external audit services, utility service providers, site and headquarters project planning teams, domain experts, and chemical and resource management business partners.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• Benefits and well-being resources are available from day one; details are provided through GM Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior