Environmental Engineer – ISO 14001/45001 Compliance Lead

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking an Environmental Engineer for our Cartersville, GA facility to support compliance with environmental and safety regulations and EHS policies. The role partners with the plant on air, water, and waste projects and ISO certifications, with involvement in a new plant design, build, and startup in Cartersville, GA.

The candidate will develop and implement plans, perform emission calculations, prepare permits and reports, and lead inspections and audits while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Experience generating and writing environmental compliance reports.
• Ability to perform air emission calculations and interpret environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing air emissions, wastewater discharge, and waste management.
• Develop air emission estimates for industrial processes and prepare related permit applications.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SWPPP and SPCC Plans; prepare Tier II and TRI reports.
• Prepare environmental reports and calculations for regulatory submissions.
• Inspect plant facilities to ensure compliance across air, water, and waste programs.
• Review and recommend improvements to environmental treatment systems.
• Assess environmental risks and develop mitigation plans; lead investigations as needed.
• Serve as the primary contact for environmental inquiries, inspections, and audits.
• Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and keep projects within budget.
• Coordinate with municipalities and plant personnel on compliance matters.
• Develop and deliver training on environmental compliance and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation and training experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Qcells North America is seeking an Environmental Engineer for our Cartersville, GA facility to support compliance with environmental and safety regulations and EHS policies. The role partners with the plant on air, water, and waste projects and ISO certifications, with involvement in a new plant design, build, and startup in Cartersville, GA.

The candidate will develop and implement plans, perform emission calculations, prepare permits and reports, and lead inspections and audits while driving