Environmental Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or commensurate experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience developing and executing safety programs in general industry, laboratories, R&D, EV battery, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations, and handling basic regulatory compliance tasks.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, and Cal/OSHA General Industry standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while overseeing multiple locations.
• Strong analytical and planning background.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of EV battery safety and chemical hazard awareness.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).
• Professional Emergency Manager (PEM).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary frontline EHS contact for assigned sites, responding to safety questions, issues, and requests.
• Conduct routine inspections, observations, and walkthroughs in R&D, general industry, EV battery spaces, laboratories, and office settings.
• Support completion of corrective actions, track them to closure, and escalate when needed.
• Assist site teams in meeting safety expectations during maintenance, construction, vendor work, and daily track operations.
• Act as the on-site liaison for contracted security.
• Implement and maintain core safety programs, including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Emergency Action Plans, PPE, and Ergonomics.
• Deliver toolbox talks, micro-trainings, and site-specific safety communications.
• Support rollout of new EHS standards issued by corporate leadership.
• Conduct scheduled EHS audits, document findings, and assist sites in developing action plans.
• Support environmental compliance activities involving hazardous waste handling and storage, universal waste and e-waste, air- and water-permit-related monitoring, and SDS management.
• Maintain required EHS records, logs, and documentation.
• Help prepare for agency inspections by EPA, MIOSHA, Cal/OSHA, EGLE, CARB, and local fire departments.
• Participate in incident investigations using RCA, 5-Why, fishbone, or Job Safety Analysis methods.
• Assist with incident reporting and ensure follow-up actions are documented.
• Support implementation of safety improvements to reduce recurrence.
• Gather exposure information for industrial hygiene monitoring, including noise, chemical, and particulate exposures, working with IH specialists as needed.
• Provide training on EHS policies, hazard awareness, environmental procedures, and safe work practices.
• Lead on-site safety committees.
• Help site leaders understand OSHA, MIOSHA, and Cal/OSHA requirements using clear guidance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, R&D Labs, Security, Legal, and contractors.
• Support emergency response drills and exercises.
• Contribute to creating or updating written EHS programs, SOPs, checklists, templates, and training content.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and abundant holidays.
• A global environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Flexible work hours.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.