Senior Environmental Engineer: Compliance & EMS Lead

Port Townsend Paper Corporation; Glen Cove (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

9 holidays + 1 personal holiday

Job summary

Port Townsend Paper Corporation in Port Townsend, WA is seeking an Environmental Engineer at I–III levels to provide technical and regulatory support for environmental compliance across air, water, stormwater, and waste programs. This role partners with mill operations, maintenance, and environmental staff to drive continuous improvement and regulatory readiness.

The position reports to the Environmental Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental, civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–7 years of environmental compliance experience in industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Experience with air and/or water compliance programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned environmental compliance programs (air, water, stormwater, waste).
• Coordinate with mill operations, maintenance, and environmental staff.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies (EPA, Washington Ecology, Jefferson County).
• Support EMS development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and investigations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Data analysis

Industrial environment

MS Office

Problem solving

Regulatory interactions

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Environmental reporting tools

Job description

Port Townsend Paper Corporation in Port Townsend, WA is seeking an Environmental Engineer at I–III levels to provide technical and regulatory support for environmental compliance across air, water, stormwater, and waste programs. This role partners with mill operations, maintenance, and environmental staff to drive continuous improvement and regulatory readiness.

The position reports to the Environmental Manager.