Lead Environmental Engineer

The Employee Connect; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Site leadership visibility

Global manufacturer

Job summary

The Employee Connect is assisting a fast-paced, safety-first manufacturing facility in the Augusta, GA area with a Lead Environmental Engineer responsible for owning environmental compliance across air, water, stormwater and waste programs. The role requires deep regulatory understanding, ability to interact with regulators, write permits, and influence plant leadership to invest in sustainability.

You will lead audits, trainings, and drive waste reduction and energy projects, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering and manufacturing experience.
• Regulatory writing, permit preparation, and compliance program ownership.
• Proven ability to work onsite at a manufacturing plant and interact with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead site environmental compliance for air, water, stormwater, and waste programs.
• Prepare permit applications, renewals, and required regulatory reports.
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Serve as primary contact with state and federal environmental agencies.
• Train employees on environmental procedures and spill response.
• Drive waste reduction, energy, and sustainability projects.
• Review new equipment and projects for environmental impact.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Permits management

Regulatory writing

Communication skills

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Lead Environmental Engineer

Location: Augusta, GA area (worksite in Graniteville, SC)

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday

Pay/Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 per year

About the Role

A fast-paced, safety-first production facility is seeking a Lead Environmental Engineer to own environmental compliance for a large manufacturing site. This engineer manages air, water, and waste programs while guiding the plant toward stronger sustainability performance. The role offers site-level ownership, visibility with plant leadership, and the stability of a global manufacturer.

The ideal candidate has owned environmental compliance for a manufacturing site and is comfortable working directly with regulators. You understand air, water, and waste regulations in depth, write clear permit applications, and can influence plant leaders to invest in sustainability. You are organized, detail-focused, and able to manage many compliance deadlines at once without losing sight of the bigger picture. You enjoy training employees and building a strong environmental culture on the plant floor. Experience working with state environmental agencies and managing outside consultants will help you succeed quickly in this role.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead site environmental compliance for air, water, stormwater, and waste programs
• Prepare permit applications, renewals, and required regulatory reports
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking
• Serve as primary contact with state and federal environmental agencies
• Train employees on environmental procedures and spill response
• Drive waste reduction, energy, and sustainability projects
• Review new equipment and projects for environmental impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering
• Environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing setting
• Working knowledge of Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA
• Experience with Title V or similar air permits
• Strong regulatory writing and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite at the plant

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license
• Experience leading an environmental team or program
• ISO 14001 environmental management system experience
• Automotive, rubber, or chemical manufacturing experience
• South Carolina DES regulatory experience

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $110,000 – $130,000 per year
• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits through the employer
• Site-level ownership with leadership visibility
• Stable global manufacturer

Screening Questions

1. How many years of environmental compliance experience do you have in manufacturing?
2. Have you prepared or managed Title V or similar air permits?
3. Do you hold a Professional Engineer license?