Environmental Engineer - Startup GMP Readiness & Compliance

Eli Lilly and Company; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Houston, TX is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support the greenfield facility's startup and ongoing environmental programs, focusing on waste and water management, permits, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Project Delivery, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE to integrate environmental requirements into startup readiness, GMP operations, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, civil engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental, engineering, manufacturing, or compliance experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support startup readiness through development of site environmental programs, permits, and procedures.
• Provide environmental input during design, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Assist with waste and water permitting, regulatory documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE to implement environmental requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations, audits, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Problem solving

Time management

Startup adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/related engineering

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Houston, TX is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support the greenfield facility's startup and ongoing environmental programs, focusing on waste and water management, permits, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Project Delivery, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE to integrate environmental requirements into startup readiness, GMP operations, and continuous improvement.