Environmental Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay; La Rochelle; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Solvay Cares program

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Solvay is seeking an Environmental Engineer to lead the site's environmental management system and support development projects while ensuring regulatory compliance in France. You will drive environmental performance, monitor risks, and prepare regulatory documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of IED/Seveso, and fluency in French and English. This is a permanent, onsite role with a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IED and Seveso requirements.
• Proficiency in English and French regulatory frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Drive the site's environmental performance including wastewater, emissions, waste disposal and recovery.
• Monitor and mitigate environmental impacts and industrial risks while ensuring permit compliance.
• Prepare regulatory documentation for development projects.
• Support biodiversity and ecosystem preservation initiatives.
• Lead regulatory watch and compliance action plans.

Connaissances

French regulations

English proficiency

Environmental analysis

Hazard studies

Regulatory notifications

Formation

Engineering or University degree in Chemistry, Process Engineering or Environmental Sciences

Description du poste

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About The Role

Our multidisciplinary Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Occupational Health team, composed of 8 people and reporting directly to the Site Director, plays a key role in ensuring industrial operations that protect both human health and the environment. We work in close collaboration with all site departments and provide support to Production, Logistics, Maintenance, Control and R&I teams.

As an Environmental Engineer, you will lead the site's environmental management system and support industrial development projects by ensuring their environmental impacts are properly managed. You will have the opportunity to contribute to environmental protection, regulatory compliance and sustainable industrial development while having a positive impact on the site's environmental performance. You will be accountable for:

• Driving the site's environmental performance, including wastewater discharges, atmospheric emissions, waste disposal and waste recovery activities.
• Monitoring and mitigating the site's chronic environmental impacts and industrial risks while ensuring compliance with site permits and environmental and industrial safety regulatory requirements.
• Preparing regulatory documentation related to industrial development projects.
• Supporting biodiversity and ecosystem preservation initiatives.
• Leading regulatory watch activities and compliance action plans.

We offer a permanent contract based on an onsite working mode.

About You

Relevant Engineering or University degree in Chemistry, Process Engineering or Environmental Sciences. Professional experience of 5 to 10 years in a similar position would be considered an advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of French and European environmental regulations, including IED and Seveso requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, environmental analysis, environmental impact assessments, regulatory notification procedures ("porter à connaissance") and hazard studies.
• Understanding of ecological challenges and environmental sustainability topics, combined with proficiency in English.

Behaviors:

• Open-mindedness, active listening and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong team spirit, collaboration mindset and effective oral and written communication skills in French.
• Strong analytical and synthesis abilities combined with a hands‑on, field‑oriented approach.

About The Pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is 49920 - € 62400 per year in France. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well‑being: work‑life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part‑time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About Us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well‑being, creating eco‑friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.