Sustainability Project Engineer

CCL Label•Lumberton, NJ

51d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sustainability Project Engineer supports the Corporate Social Responsibility team by developing, implementing, and managing projects that reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and support the company’s sustainability and ESG goals. This role bridges technical engineering expertise with sustainability strategy by identifying improvement opportunities, executing projects, and tracking measurable performance outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred)
2 – 5 years of engineering or project management experience, preferably with exposure to sustainability, energy, or environmental initiatives.
Basic knowledge of LCA, GHG accounting, and Corporate Social Responsibility
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to an evolving field
Advanced knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

Manage waste to landfill diversion efforts globally including recycling trials and troubleshooting local hurdles to increased recyclability rates in order to meet public waste reduction targets
CCL’s representative at Association of Plastics Recyclers conferences
Conduct quarterly waste circularity meetings with global representatives to assist in cross functional team communication and information sharing.
Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of sustainability-focused projects (e.g., energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, renewable energy, or carbon reduction initiatives).
Develop business cases, technical specifications, and cost-benefit analyses for sustainability projects.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Collect, analyze and report Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data.
Assist the CSR team in increased renewable energy procurement through contracting of RECs, vPPAs and more.
Evaluate new technologies and materials to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Support preparation of internal and external sustainability reports (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, S&P, CSRD, CCL Sustainability Reports)
Communicate directly and constantly with CSR team management on daily project work
Collaborate with EHS, operations, procurement, facilities teams to integrate sustainability principles across functions
Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including ESG disclosures. Reporting, Disclosures & Strategy
Occasional travel to various CCL sites and conferences to meet with stakeholders and keep abreast of changing industry trends
Assist the CSR team with shared general duties such as customer requests, greenhouse gas emissions calculations, etc.
Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate data collection and compliance
Work closely with the global EHS team to develop, share, and support new programs