Environmental Engineer — Compliance & Sustainability Champion

Hexion; Springfield (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion in Springfield, Oregon is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support compliant and environmentally responsible operations at our site. You will help ensure regulatory alignment with Lane County, Oregon, and federal requirements, while assisting day-to-day environmental programs, permit management, and reporting.

The role contributes technical guidance, maintains compliance systems, and translates data into actionable actions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience as an environmental engineer or environmental professional in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated facility environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Working knowledge of LRAPA, Oregon DEQ, and federal environmental regulations across multiple media
• Strong working knowledge of air compliance and permitting requirements
• Practical experience with wastewater permitting and compliance
• Familiarity with EPCRA, SPCC, waste management, and environmental reporting requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and operate independently at times
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across functions
• Proficiency with spreadsheet tools, data tracking, and compliance management systems

Responsibilities

• Manage site environmental programs to support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
• Provide technical guidance to Site Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Translate process, operational, and environmental data into usable compliance information
• Support environmental awareness and understanding of site environmental expectations
• Evaluate projects, process changes, and operational modifications for environmental applicability
• Identify environmental permitting or authorization needs related to site changes
• Support preparation and submission of required environmental applications, reports, and regulatory documentation
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution
• Develop, maintain, and improve spreadsheets, trackers, and compliance tools to support environmental program execution
• Analyze compliance data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain organized environmental records and documentation to support audit readiness
• Participate in internal audits, external audits, and regulatory agency inspections as needed
• Support timely response to audit findings, agency requests, and corrective actions
• Help identify practical improvements to strengthen compliance systems and streamline environmental work processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve environmental performance, accountability, and operational efficiency

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hexion in Springfield, Oregon is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support compliant and environmentally responsible operations at our site. You will help ensure regulatory alignment with Lane County, Oregon, and federal requirements, while assisting day-to-day environmental programs, permit management, and reporting.

The role contributes technical guidance, maintains compliance systems, and translates data into actionable actions.