Sustainability (Environmental) Engineer/Scientist – Morrisville, North Carolina

The EI Group; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The EI Group, Inc. in Morrisville, NC seeks a full-time Sustainability (Environmental) Engineer/Scientist to expand our sustainability practice, manage environmental compliance projects, and support ISO audits for manufacturing clients.

The successful candidate will develop prospects and proposals, execute projects, and contribute to business growth while maintaining strong communication with clients and team members. Travel is required for local and regional engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or science.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of environmental principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and standards and guidelines.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Travel required: mix of local project work, short overnights (2–3 day) and possibly full weeks on location.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sustainability services, such as ISO audits and waste/resource conservation assessments, and environmental compliance projects.
• Perform project tasks in accordance with environmental rules and approved project plans.
• Grow the business through marketplace participation, conferences, or publishing; scope opportunities and develop proposals.
• Collect field data, observe, document field work.
• Use field equipment properly and in accordance with equipment specifications.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, correspondence, and plans.
• Stay up to date with industry regulations and best practices; ensure compliance locally, state-wide, and federally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong document creation, spreadsheet management, and presentation design.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SUSTAINABILITY (ENVIRONMENTAL) ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Who We Are

The EI Group, Inc. (EI) is a full-service environmental engineering, occupational health and safety (EHS) consulting/training firm headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, with a broad client base of domestic and international industrial operations. Founded in 1989, our professionals are responsive problem solvers with diverse expertise who focus on assisting our industrial clients navigate and simplify the ever-changing compliance challenges in their EHS landscape.

About the Job

EI is seeking a full-time Environmental Engineer/Scientist for its headquarters office in Morrisville, North Carolina to expand our growing sustainability business and support other environmental compliance opportunities associated with serving our manufacturing clients.Our sustainability consulting practice currently includes energy conservation, water conservation and reuse, waste reduction and recycling, zero waste to landfill, ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 program development and auditing, ESG reporting, and others.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the practice, helping to develop prospects and proposals and successfully manage and execute projects. Therefore, we are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced environmental engineer/scientist to join our team.In addition to a high degree of technical expertise, the position will require excellent communication skills, written and verbal.Your technical expertise will contribute both to the continued development of our sustainability practice and to our strong environmental compliance services.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and managing various types of sustainability services, such as ISO audits and waste and resource conservation assessments, and environmental compliance projects, such of permitting and reporting.
• Perform project tasks in accordance with environmental and other applicable rules and regulations as well as with approved project plans.
• Growing the business through participation in the marketplace, speaking at conferences, or publishing, plus scoping opportunities and developing proposals.
• Collect field data, observe, document field work.
• Use field equipment properly and in accordance with equipment specifications.
• Preparing technical reports, permit applications, correspondence, and plans.
• Stay up to date with industry regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) including strong skills in document creation and formatting, spreadsheet management, and presentation design.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or science.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of environmental principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and standards and guidelines.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Travel Required: a mix of local project work, short duration overnights (2-3 day away from home, and possibly full weeks on location)
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full-Time
• Primary Location: Morrisville, North Carolina

The EI Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefit package available.