Environmental Engineer – Water and Wastewater

Chemours International Operations Sàrl; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 126,067 - 196,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

Chemours International Operations Sàrl is seeking an Environmental Engineer – Water and Wastewater Subject Matter Expert (SME) based in Wilmington, Delaware. This hybrid role involves supporting regulatory compliance and treatment technologies for water and wastewater across various manufacturing sites.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields, substantial experience in environmental compliance, and strong communication skills. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably within chemical or industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. water and wastewater regulations, permitting, and compliance.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport, with the ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate‑level guidance on water and wastewater regulatory compliance.
• Manage, oversee, and review contractor deliverables related to water quality modeling.
• Lead or support second‑party environmental audits globally, focusing on water and wastewater compliance.

Skills

Expertise in U.S. water and wastewater regulations

Water discharge modeling

Communication skills

Experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Summary

Environmental Engineer – Water and Wastewater Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Chemours. This hybrid corporate role supports regulatory compliance, permitting, and treatment technologies for water and wastewater across manufacturing sites, capital projects, and business teams worldwide. The position is based in Wilmington, Delaware, with potential consideration for other US manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate‑level guidance on water and wastewater regulatory compliance, including drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater permitting.
• Act as the primary resource for interpreting and applying U.S. federal and state programs such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), NPDES permitting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sections 401 and 404, SPCC, CERCLA hazardous substances reporting, and aboveground storage tank regulations.
• Manage, oversee, and review contractor deliverables related to water quality modeling, instream biological assessments, and permitting activities.
• Support manufacturing sites with regulatory applicability, permitting strategy, compliance strategy, and water‑related technical issues.
• Assist capital projects and new product development by providing permitting strategy, regulatory applicability determinations, and technical guidance on water and wastewater treatment technologies.
• Identify, scope, and oversee external consultants and vendors supporting environmental compliance and risk management.
• Lead or support second‑party environmental audits globally, focusing on water and wastewater compliance.
• Own and maintain Chemours water‑related environmental standards, periodically reviewing and proposing updates.
• Lead or support enterprise environmental monitoring and continuous‑improvement initiatives, including analysis of leading and lagging performance indicators such as deviations and audit results.
• Support regulatory advocacy efforts by engaging with regulatory agencies, representing Chemours on American Chemistry Council (ACC) committees, reviewing company comments on proposed regulations, and conducting impact assessments of emerging regulations.
• Anticipate regulatory trends, communicate implications, develop and deliver training on regulatory changes, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Promote enterprise‑wide knowledge sharing through internal training sessions, webinars, and communities of practice.
• Participate in or lead cross‑functional technical and systems teams supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably within chemical or industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. water and wastewater regulations, permitting, and compliance.
• Strong technical capability in water discharge modeling and water and wastewater treatment technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across sites and functions without direct authority.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport, with the ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assessing applicability of international water and wastewater regulations to industrial manufacturing operations.
• Broader environmental regulatory experience, including air emissions and waste programs, within chemical or industrial environments.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company‑paid Volunteer Day

Pay Range (in local currency): $126,067.00 - $196,980.00. Chemours Level: 27. Annual Bonus Target: 14%.

Chemoars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 OPT, TN) is not currently available for this position.