EHS & Sustainability Engineer I — R&D & 5S Leader

Saint-Gobain Group; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group in Northborough, MA is seeking a Sr. EHS & Sustainability Engineer to advance EHS, sustainability, and 5S across Innovation North America and R&D sites. This onsite role reports to the Strategic EHS&S Manager and collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners.

You will implement compliant EHS programs, drive sustainability metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a lab/R&D context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience or master's with 3+ years in EHS or related field.
• Broad EHS experience in lab or R&D environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other EHS requirements.
• Strong project management, organization, and contractor coordination.
• Ability to influence across functions and drive adoption of new practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and monitor EHS policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, and EHS training initiatives.
• Design and manage sustainability programs; track energy, water, waste, and environmental impact reductions.
• Champion 5S and continuous improvement through audits and employee engagement.
• Serve as SME for EHS, sustainability, and 5S; back up Laser and Radiation Safety Officers.
• Collaborate with R&D, contractors, regulators, and global networks to share best practices.

Skills

EHS management

Sustainability programs

5S

Project management

Regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA)

Training & awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Saint-Gobain Group in Northborough, MA is seeking a Sr. EHS & Sustainability Engineer to advance EHS, sustainability, and 5S across Innovation North America and R&D sites. This onsite role reports to the Strategic EHS&S Manager and collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners.

You will implement compliant EHS programs, drive sustainability metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a lab/R&D context.