Environmental Engineer SG31

PACCAR Inc; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking an Environmental and Safety Compliance Engineer to ensure adherence to federal, state and corporate environmental and safety regulations. The role spans PEC and PACCAR Remanufacturing facilities and requires collaboration across locations as needed.

The candidate will implement and monitor ISO 14001 and related programs, coordinate audits, and prepare regulatory reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biological Engineering required.
• MS degree preferred.
• 3-5 years Environmental engineering experience required.
• 1-2 years Industrial Safety and Health experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with local, state, and federal agencies and PACCAR corporate on inspections, permitting, and compliance issues.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce formal compliance plans and documentation (ISO 14001, Zero Waste to Landfill, Title V, etc.).
• Meet with management to report EMS performance and set environmental goals and objectives; schedule external audits.
• Maintain and follow an environmental compliance calendar and track audits.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports for regulatory agencies and management.
• Represent PACCAR Engine Company in negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Assist with waste management planning and SDS reviews; maintain related databases.
• Play a role in safety improvements to equipment and processes; support ergonomic evaluations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biological Engineering

MS degree preferred

Job description

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Date: Aug 11, 2026

Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PACCAR Engine Company's $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility in Columbus, Mississippi will begin production in late 2010. The 12.9L engines produced at the Mississippi plant will be PACCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines. PACCAR Engine Company is excited about this superb site and the opportunities it provides to PACCAR Engine Company, our customers, dealers, supplier partners and the people of the State of Mississippi.

Requisition Summary

The Environmental and Safety Compliance Engineer is responsible for the interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of federal, state, local, and corporate environmental and safety regulations in order for the PACCAR Engine Plant to maintain compliance. The Environmental and Safety Compliance Engineer will initiate programs to support PACCAR Engine Company’s goal of maintaining a World Class Safety and Environmental program.

This position will provide support to both the PACCAR Engine Company (PEC) and PACCAR Remanufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will be expected to work across both locations as business needs require.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Interface with local, state, and federal agencies as well as PACCAR corporate with regards to all environmental inspections, permitting, and compliance issues managing corrective actions and follow-up responses
• Develop, maintain, and enforce formal compliance plans, procedures and documentation including ISO 14001, Zero Waste to Landfill, Title V,wastewater discharge, hazardous waste, universal waste, SARA, SPCC, and SWPPP
• Meet with management and department representatives to report on performance of the EMS and set environmental goals and objectives. Schedule and manage external surveillance and re-certification audits.
• Maintain and follow an environmental compliance calendar.
• Conduct and document monthly stormwater inspections at all basin outfall locations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Schedule and perform internal compliance audits.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports for regulatory agencies and management in a timely matter.
• Represents PACCAR Engine Company in company negotiations with regulatory agencies including EPA, MDEQ, etc.
• Schedule, profile, track and supervise waste disposal activities for compliance and maintenance of zero waste to landfill status
• Maintain MSDS approvals
• Manage SDS reviews and approvals and maintain the SDS database.
• Maintain monthly plant wide chemical usage and emissions database as pertains to compliance plans
• Conduct annual and new hire environmental compliance training
• Oversee third party contractors and consultants as relations to environmental and safety compliance activities
• Ensure PE drawings are collected and maintained as required by government and corporate standards
• Support design for safety and safety improvements to equipment and processes
• Track greenhouse gas (GHG) changes. Prepare and report GHG estimates.
• Support ergonomic evaluations and improvements according to NIOSH standards
• Other responsibilities as needed based on safety, environmental or ergonomic initiatives
• Providing backup support for Safety
• Prepare waste manifests, other shipping records, and supporting documentation. Track waste-to-landfill data, and act on opportunities to minimize waste generation and landfilling of wastes.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, carry, push, pull 50 pounds or more.
• Stand and walk eight hours.
• Kneel, crawl and bend eight hours.
• Do repeated bending and squatting
• Work at or above shoulder level.
• Climb ladders to 12 feet heights.
• Work around machinery with moving parts and cutting parts.
• Have maximum use of both legs and arms.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Be exposed to dust with proper protective equipment.
• Be exposed to solvents with proper protective equipment.
• Be exposed to weather extremes.
• Tolerate continuous use of safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biological Engineering required.
• M.S. Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years Environmental engineering experience required.
• 1-2 years Industrial Safety and Health experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site . PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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