Environmental Engineer [AA-15127]

Shirley Parsons; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an Environmental Engineer for a specialty chemical facility near Eugene, Oregon. The role focuses on maintaining environmental compliance across air, wastewater, waste, stormwater, and reporting programs while supporting safe operations.

You will work with operations and leadership to drive performance improvements and expand regulatory exposure in a complex manufacturing setting. A strong background in environmental compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing or similarly regulated settings.
• Strong knowledge of air permitting and wastewater programs.
• Experience with hazardous waste, stormwater, SPCC and EPCRA reporting.
• Ability to analyze data and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support environmental compliance programs per federal, state, and local regulations and permit requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on compliance obligations, permitting requirements, and regulatory changes to operations and leadership.
• Evaluate projects and process changes to identify environmental impacts and permitting needs.
• Prepare and support environmental reporting activities (emissions, wastewater, hazardous materials) with accurate records.
• Participate in audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to enhance environmental performance.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Air permitting knowledge

Wastewater programs

Environmental reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering

Job description

A leading specialty chemical manufacturing company is seeking an Environmental Engineer for its facility near Eugene, OR. This individual will play a key role in maintaining environmental compliance across air, wastewater, waste, stormwater, and chemical reporting programs while supporting safe and sustainable operations. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with operations, engineering, and site leadership teams, providing technical expertise and helping drive environmental performance improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to broaden their regulatory exposure within a complex manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Manage and support environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Provide technical environmental guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams regarding compliance obligations, permitting requirements, and regulatory changes.
• Evaluate projects, process modifications, and operational changes to identify environmental impacts and permitting needs.
• Prepare and support environmental reporting activities, including emissions, wastewater, hazardous materials, and other regulatory submissions while maintaining compliance records and tracking systems.
• Participate in audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental performance and compliance effectiveness.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of air permitting and compliance requirements, along with experience supporting wastewater programs and environmental reporting obligations.
• Familiarity with environmental programs such as hazardous waste management, stormwater, SPCC, and EPCRA reporting.
• Proven ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across departments, and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced operational setting.