Environmental Engineer

Toms Group A/S; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join the Power Technologies team at the North Wall Power Plant in Dublin, Ireland. You will ensure environmental compliance and support sustainable operations, working with Operations, Maintenance, HSE and regulators.

You will coordinate monitoring, reporting and EMS activities, investigate incidents, and drive improvements in emissions, waste and energy efficiency across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor emissions, discharges, waste, noise, and resource use at the plant.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs and analyse performance data.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across the plant.
• Investigate environmental incidents, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide environmental guidance to Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Maintain and improve the site's EMS (ISO 14001) compliance.
• Liaise with regulators, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Support initiatives on emissions reduction, waste minimisation, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Environmental monitoring

Environmental reporting

Auditing

EMS ISO14001

EPA submissions

Regulatory liaison

Data analysis

MS Office

IED knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID5400-Posted13/10/2026-Energy-Other-Mid-Senior-Ireland

We are currently looking for an Environmental Engineer to join our Power Technologies team at the North Wall Power Plant in Dublin, Ireland.

By joining this role, you will be responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and supporting the sustainable operation of a thermal power generation facility. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and external regulatory bodies to maintain compliance with environmental permits, legislation, and company standards while driving continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Your role will encompass:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental legislation, permit requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor and manage environmental aspects related to plant operations, including air emissions, water discharge, waste management, noise, and resource consumption.
• Support the preparation and submission of environmental reports to regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs and analyze operational environmental performance data.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across the plant.
• Investigate environmental incidents, non-conformances, and complaints, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide environmental guidance and support to Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the site's Environmental Management System (EMS), including compliance with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Liaise with environmental regulators, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders as required.
• Support environmental improvement initiatives focused on emissions reduction, waste minimization, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Familiar with EPA submission and EPA online platform.
• Previous experience in environmental compliance within power generation, industrial facilities, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or heavy industry environments.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and permitting requirements in Ireland and/or the European Union.
• Experience with environmental monitoring, reporting, auditing, and compliance management.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret environmental data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and environmental reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) requirements, emissions monitoring, and environmental permitting frameworks.
• Experience working with environmental regulators and external authorities.

At METLEN, we combine industrial expertise with a global outlook to help shape a more sustainable future. As a FTSE 100 company listed in London, we operate across the Energy and Metals sectors, with activities spanning five continents and more than 40 countries. In 2025, we recorded consolidated revenue of €7.107 billion and EBITDA of €753 million, supported by a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated individuals.
From integrated energy solutions and renewable technologies to green metallurgy, critical metals and advanced manufacturing, our work addresses some of the most significant challenges facing industry today. Our people make this possible through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. At METLEN, you can contribute to projects with global reach while developing your skills and helping create lasting value.

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