Environmental Engineer

Emerson Electric Co; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to develop and maintain environmental management programs and ensure compliance with regulations at our Mexicali site.

You will monitor performance, coordinate reporting, and drive continuous improvement across waste, emissions, water, energy, and sustainability initiatives. The role requires experience with audits, risk assessments, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and EHS teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting environmental compliance, environmental management systems, sustainability programs, or related initiatives within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and environmental compliance practices applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, assess risks, and implement practical solutions.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, or environmental assessments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leaders, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience using data to monitor environmental performance and support decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion.
• Proficiency with standard business software and reporting tools.
• Authorization to work in Mexico and availability to work onsite in Mexicali.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve environmental management programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental reporting and documentation required by regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct environmental assessments, audits, inspections, and risk evaluations.
• Support waste management, air emissions, water management, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Investigate environmental incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, facilities, quality, and EHS teams to support environmental objectives.
• Provide environmental guidance and training to employees and leaders across the organization.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects that reduce environmental impact while supporting operational efficiency.
• Support environmental compliance during facility expansions, equipment installations, and process changes.
• Stay informed about emerging environmental regulations, technologies, and industry best practices.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Audits & inspections

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve environmental management programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental reporting and documentation required by regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct environmental assessments, audits, inspections, and risk evaluations.
• Support waste management, air emissions, water management, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Investigate environmental incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, facilities, quality, and EHS teams to support environmental objectives.
• Provide environmental guidance and training to employees and leaders across the organization.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects that reduce environmental impact while supporting operational efficiency.
• Support environmental compliance during facility expansions, equipment installations, and process changes.
• Stay informed about emerging environmental regulations, technologies, and industry best practices.

Who You Are

You readily gain the trust and support of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances, by focusing on priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes. You anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders while using data, analysis, and sound judgment to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience supporting environmental compliance, environmental management systems, sustainability programs, or related environmental initiatives within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and environmental compliance practices applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, assess risks, and implement practical solutions.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, or environmental assessments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leaders, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience using data to monitor environmental performance and support decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion.
• Proficiency with standard business software and reporting tools.
• Authorization to work in Mexico and availability to work onsite in Mexicali.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, electronics, automation, or related environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction, resource conservation, waste minimization, or energy efficiency initiatives.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory reporting processes.
• Understanding of environmental risk assessment and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience leading environmental improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and promote a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Professional certifications or specialized environmental training are considered advantageous.

WHY EMERSON ( Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON ( is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.