Environmental Engineer

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Parma, Ohio on a full-time basis.

The Role:

At GM environmental, we are geared towards developing creative solutions to complex environmental challenges. As an Environmental Engineer at General Motors you will have the opportunity to champion the air, waste and water compliance programs and be responsible for developing programs to reduce environmental risk. You will work cross functionally with diverse groups to create and implement best-in-class, sustainable solutions to improve environmental compliance and sustainability across the site. As an Environmental Engineer, you will be working in an exciting manufacturing environment and be a part of a team fulfilling GM’s Vision of Zero, Zero, Zero.

What You'll Do:

• Focus on driving consistent environmental stewardship programs.

• Engage with local regulatory agencies.

• Develop creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

• Utilize technology and information to develop and maintain environmental management systems.

• Monitor environmental parameters and progress to provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Support and improve system designs that preserve the environment, integrate the latest technologies and provide long-term environmental solutions.

• Grow to understand the plant manufacturing systems including production processes, wastewater discharges, storm water management, air emissions impacts, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management/recycling programs, to ensure effective decision-making and regulatory compliance.

• Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required regulatory documentation and reports, schedule and perform compliance testing.

• Be the single point of contact for all Environmental Operations at the facility.

• Be apart of the greater Ohio Environmental Team (5 locations/facilities total) to support peers, flow to work at other locations, and collaborate to improve systems and standardization.

• Perform Asbestos Coordinator duties for the site

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience in environmental engineering or related sciences and/or regulations, including Air Permitting, Storm Water Permitting, and/or Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements, or other media

• Demonstrated ability to execute projects

• Ability to self-motivate and thrive in an independent work setting

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering

• Basic knowledge of the automotive manufacturing processes

• Experience in environmental engineering or related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathe