Lead Manager - Environmental Engineer

Reynolds American Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

A leading global multi-category business is seeking a Lead Manager – Environmental Engineer to oversee environmental compliance projects and support sustainable initiatives in Winston-Salem, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include managing compliance programs, engaging with regulatory agencies, and supporting sustainability goals. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in environmental compliance with expertise in specific areas.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and perform calculations.
• Proficient in communication across verbal, written, and presentation formats.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Manager for Environmental Compliance across various projects.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies with stakeholders.
• Execute compliance tasks, secure permits and manage regulatory inspections.
• Deliver compliance training sessions and present findings to management.
• Support company’s sustainability goals focusing on waste management.

Skills

Environmental compliance expertise

Regulatory interpretation

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us as a Lead Manager – Environmental Engineer at Reynolds American Inc., a global multi‑category business committed to building a smokeless world. This role is based in Winston‑Salem, NC and offers an exciting opportunity to lead environmental compliance projects, shape regulatory strategy, and support sustainable initiatives across air, water, and waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Manager and Subject Matter Expert for Environmental Compliance across OpEx and CapEx projects, collaborating with multifunctional teams to implement and manage compliance programs in air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, groundwater, and hazardous waste.
• Identify risks, negotiate and develop innovative mitigation strategies with internal and external stakeholders—including regulatory agencies and legal counsel—to ensure project alignment with business objectives and environmental regulations.
• Execute and oversee compliance tasks such as preparing reports, securing permits, managing regulatory inspections, and providing feedback on facility or process changes, while meeting project deadlines.
• Deliver and document compliance training sessions, maintain knowledge of emerging regulations, and regularly present findings and recommendations to management and leadership teams.
• Support the company’s sustainability goals with a focus on regulated waste management and waste reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience in environmental compliance, with expertise in at least one area such as air quality, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, or hazardous waste.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations, perform calculations, and review complex project proposals.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, able to work independently or as a team leader, including direct engagement with regulatory agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and effective communication across verbal, written, and presentation formats with key stakeholders.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary with 401(k) matching and additional retirement contributions.
• Comprehensive health‑, dental‑, vision‑, and prescription‑drug coverage.
• Health Savings Account startup contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and voluntary insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement, student‑loan support, and dependent scholarship programs.
• On‑site health centers, 24/7 fitness facilities at select locations, and a charitable giving matching program.
• Paid leave—including sick, vacation, holidays, parental, funeral, short‑term and long‑term disability, jury duty, military, and additional state‑ or local‑law leave.
• Paid vehicle and mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
• Extensive training and leadership development opportunities.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations should contact [e-mail].