Environmental Engineer

Environmental EngineerLouisville, Kentucky | Direct Hire | In OfficeOur client in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an Environmental Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is an in office position.Client ProfileOur client is an established manufacturing organization with a strong commitment to environmental compliance, operational excellence, and sustainability. The company operates a large manufacturing facility and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental improvements while working alongside experienced operations and engineering professionals.Environmental Engineer Role:The Environmental Engineer will serve as the facility's environmental subject matter expert, overseeing regulatory compliance, permitting, environmental reporting, and sustainability initiatives.This position focuses specifically on environmental programs rather than occupational health and safety. The Environmental Engineer will work closely with manufacturing leadership, engineering, and the broader EHS team to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and support continuous improvement.Environmental Compliance and PermittingManage environmental compliance programs involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous and universal waste, spill prevention, and chemical management.Maintain environmental compliance calendars, including inspections, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and recordkeeping.Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate environmental requirements.Oversee air permitting activities, emissions calculations, emissions inventories, VOC reporting, and permit condition tracking.Interpret environmental regulations and translate requirements into practical manufacturing procedures.Regulatory Reporting and Environmental RiskPrepare and submit environmental reports and regulatory filings, including EPCRA, Tier II, TRI/Form R, SPCC, stormwater, and wastewater documentation.Coordinate with environmental regulatory agencies regarding inspections, permitting, reporting, and compliance matters.Support environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments.Investigate environmental incidents, spills, permit deviations, and compliance concerns.Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to resolve environmental findings.Maintain accurate environmental documentation and reporting records.Waste Management and SustainabilityOversee hazardous, nonhazardous, and universal waste management programs.Coordinate waste characterization, labeling, storage, inspections, manifests, and disposal documentation.Support waste reduction, recycling, resource conservation, and sustainability initiatives.Assist with ISO 14001 activities, sustainability reporting, and environmental performance improvement.Operations and Cross Functional CollaborationPartner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and site leadership to integrate environmental compliance into daily manufacturing activities.Participate in Management of Change reviews, capital projects, and manufacturing process modifications.Develop environmental performance metrics, compliance reports, and presentations for leadership.Communicate environmental requirements and findings clearly to internal teams and external agencies.Provide environmental training and technical guidance to employees and leaders.Coordinate with environmental consultants, laboratories, waste vendors, and other service providers.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.2 to 4 years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Working knowledge of RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, EPCRA, SPCC, and applicable environmental regulations.Experience managing environmental programs involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, spill prevention, and regulatory reporting.Ability to interpret environmental permits and regulatory requirements.Experience working with regulatory agencies and supporting environmental audits and inspections.Experience with environmental data management, emissions calculations, compliance tracking, and regulatory recordkeeping.Ability to lead corrective actions, coordinate projects, and collaborate with manufacturing teams.Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills.PreferredPE, EIT, CHMM, or similar professional certification.Experience in consumer products, packaging, paper, foil, plastics, or high volume manufacturing.Familiarity with ISO 14001 and sustainability reporting programs.Features and BenefitsCompetitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.Eligibility for a quarterly gainsharing bonus program.Relocation candidates considered.Opportunity to work alongside experienced environmental and EHS leadership.Structured onboarding and technical training support.Career advancement opportunities into EHS management and leadership.High visibility role with meaningful responsibility for environmental compliance and sustainability.