Environmental Engineer (EHS)

CapstoneONE Search; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking an EHS/Environmental Engineer to support environmental, health, and safety programs in a high-growth manufacturing setting. The role focuses on environmental compliance, permitting, reporting, wastewater, storm water, and waste management, with emphasis on sustainability initiatives.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and foster a proactive safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of environmental experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting health and safety programs in addition to environmental compliance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Federal, State of Michigan, and local environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support environmental compliance activities related to air, wastewater, storm water, chemical management, waste disposal, recycling, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, reports, permits, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal, state, local, and internal requirements.
• Evaluate production, process, equipment, and operational changes to ensure environmental requirements are maintained or improved.
• Lead environmental permit reviews, interface with regulatory agencies, and support timely completion of required filings and reports.
• Drive environmental improvement projects tied to sustainability, waste reduction, water usage reduction, risk mitigation, and operational performance.
• Support broader health and safety programs, including training, employee engagement, hazard reduction, contractor management, and alignment with site EHS goals.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and plant leadership to promote accountability, communication, and a proactive EHS culture across the facility.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A globally prominent and rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking to hire an EHS/Environmental Engineer to support environmental, health, and safety programs within a complex, high-growth manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a key member of the site EHS team, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance, permitting, reporting, wastewater, storm water, waste management, and sustainability initiatives. The EHS Engineering Leader will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, support continuous improvement, and help drive a proactive culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and support environmental compliance activities related to air, wastewater, storm water, chemical management, waste disposal, recycling, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, reports, permits, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal, state, local, and internal requirements.
• Evaluate production, process, equipment, and operational changes to ensure environmental requirements are maintained or improved.
• Lead environmental permit reviews, interface with regulatory agencies, and support timely completion of required filings and reports.
• Drive environmental improvement projects tied to sustainability, waste reduction, water usage reduction, risk mitigation, and operational performance.
• Support broader health and safety programs, including training, employee engagement, hazard reduction, contractor management, and alignment with site EHS goals.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and plant leadership to promote accountability, communication, and a proactive EHS culture across the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of environmental experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operating environment.
• Experience supporting health and safety programs in addition to environmental compliance activities.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance programs, permitting, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements; TRI and Tier II experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Federal, State of Michigan, and local environmental regulations, with strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Our client offers offers an excellent portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits, clear opportunities for additional career advancement, and other attractive perks. A comprehensive relocation package is available for especially qualified candidates not currently residing in the immediate area.