Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Environmental Engineer

Ergon, Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineer to manage environmental permitting, compliance, and project support for its asphalt and emulsions facilities nationwide.

You will partner with Operations and EHS teams to ensure facilities comply with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting capital projects. This role requires independent work on routine matters and collaboration with plant leadership, corporate teams, and regulatory agencies to mitigate environmental risk and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of environmental engineering or compliance experience.
• Experience across multiple facilities or dispersed footprint preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulations affecting heavy industry and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day environmental compliance: air, water, waste, spill prevention.
• Lead permit applications, renewals, and modifications.
• Support environmental reviews for capital projects and process changes.
• Provide environmental guidance to plant leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor Environmental Engineer I staff and share knowledge.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Regulatory translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for managing environmental permitting, compliance, and project support for assigned asphalt and emulsions manufacturing facilities. This role serves as a key environmental resource to Operations and EHS teams, ensuring facilities comply with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting operational and capital projects across the company's national footprint.

This position works independently on routine matters and collaborates closely with plant leadership, corporate teams, and regulatory agencies to mitigate environmental risk and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance

• Manage day-to-day environmental compliance for assigned facilities, including air, water, waste, and spill prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as:
• Clean Air Act (Title V, minor source, NSR)
• Clean Water Act (MSGP stormwater, wastewater, SPCC)
• RCRA hazardous and non-hazardous waste requirements
• Maintain compliance calendars, records, and reporting schedules.
• Lead responses to internal audits, regulatory inspections, and agency inquiries.
• Identify compliance risks and develop corrective and preventive actions in coordination with site teams.
• Support environmental incident response, investigations, and reporting as needed.

Permitting

• Lead preparation, submittal, and management of environmental permit applications, renewals, and modifications.
• Evaluate operational and process changes for permitting impacts.
• Coordinate technical data collection (emissions, throughput, equipment changes) to support permitting efforts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for routine regulatory agency communications related to permits.
• Track permit conditions and ensure operating requirements are communicated clearly to facilities.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Provide environmental support for capital projects, plant expansions, equipment installations, and process changes.
• Conduct environmental reviews to identify permitting or compliance requirements early in project planning.
• Support implementation of best practices and standardized environmental procedures across facilities.
• Participate in environmental improvement initiatives, including emissions reduction, waste minimization, and operational efficiency projects.
• Contribute to environmental data tracking and corporate reporting initiatives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as an environmental advisor to plant managers, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Partner with Corporate EHS and Engineering on environmental strategy and risk management.
• Mentor Environmental Engineer I staff and support training and knowledge transfer.
• Communicate regulatory requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 3–6 years of environmental engineering or compliance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or a geographically dispersed footprint is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations affecting asphalt, chemical manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Experience with air permitting and/or water and waste compliance strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance.

Travel

• Ability to travel approximately 25–40%, depending on facility needs and project scope.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working directly with regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with asphalt plants, emulsions, terminals, or related materials manufacturing.
• Experience supporting environmental aspects of capital projects or acquisitions.

Why Ergon?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family‑owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close‑knit, small‑company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4,500 employees, we operate in multiple sectors, including pavement & pavement preservation, specialty refining, logistics, construction, and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized, rewarded, and empowered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide compensation strategy
• Collaborative, inclusive, and performance‑driven culture
• Career growth in a dynamic, diversified organization

At Ergon, we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Environmental Engineer

Location: Flowood, MS