Environmental Engineer - Kentucky

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) seeks a senior engineer to lead system coordination within the chemical environmental protection group and manage reviews for power water supply and drainage schemes. You will coordinate external department needs, oversee design changes, and drive improvements during planning and construction phases.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong command of English technical materials, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in water supply & drainage, HVAC or related engineering field.
• 6–8 years of planning/design or site construction management experience.
• Familiar with water supply and drainage, boiler, air pressure, vacuum, SE water treatment, chemical transport systems; English technical reading.

Responsibilities

• Lead system coordination within the chemical environmental protection group.
• Participate in check/audit of power water supply and drainage schemes for projects.
• Coordinate reviews of external department needs for power water systems.
• Lead scheme review, design change & engineering change reviews in planning and construction stages.
• Drive improvement and innovation for power water supply and drainage specialty.
• Assist system chief engineer and planning manager with other assigned tasks.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical auditing

Engineering design

English reading

Certification titles

AutoCAD / MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree

Related engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. CATK plays a pivotal role in advancing electric mobility, strengthening energy resilience, fostering innovation, and building strategic partnerships to support market development across the United States.

Our Vision

To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.

Job Overview

1. Leading the system coordination within the major of the chemical environmental protection group of the chief engineer of the system (including standard customization, pull-through review, demand review, etc.);

2. Participate in the check and audit of the special technical scheme of power (including chemical industry) water supply and drainage (including environmental protection) of each project;

3. Coordinate the review and evaluation of the needs of the power water supply and drainage specialty (same as above) of the external department;

4. Leading the scheme review, design change and engineering change review in the power water supply and drainage specialty (same as above) in the planning stage and construction stage;

5. Leading the improvement and innovation of power water supply and drainage specialty (same as above);

6. Assist system chief engineer manager and planning manager to complete other arranged work.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree or above, major in water supply and drainage and heating and ventilation engineering, building environment and equipment engineering, building energy and application engineering, water supply and drainage and HVAC related, chemical engineering related
2. 6-8 years relevant working experience, with planning and design or site construction management experience, rich knowledge reserves;
3. Familiar with water supply and drainage (especially fire water) system, boiler system (steam boiler and heat conduction oil boiler), air pressure system, vacuum system, sewage treatment system, chemical transportation system, etc.;
4. CET-4 or above, able to read English technical materials fluently;
5. The national certification qualification certificate or title certificate (including the national unified examination or evaluation to obtain intermediate and above technical titles, no relevant title working years is greater than or equal to 3 years);
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (especially PPT and EXCEL) and Auto-CAD drawing.
7. Professional proficiency in English sufficient to perform technical documentation, safety communication, and collaboration.
8. Good learning, communication, teamwork and logical thinking skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

1. Regular, predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
2. Ability to move throughout offices, manufacturing facilities, and construction areas, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
3. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Ability to work in varied environments, including offices, industrial, and construction settings.
5. Willingness to travel to other job sites as business needs require.
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits

1. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
2. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
3. 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
4. Paid time off and company holidays.
5. Professional development and growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CATK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employment Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. CATK reserves the right to modify, revise, or add job responsibilities as business needs evolve. Employment with CATK is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Export Control & Data Security Compliance

This position may involve access to sensitive systems or information subject to U.S. export control and data security regulations. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s ability to comply with applicable laws and company policies related to data protection and controlled information access.