Lead Environmental Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Environmental Engineer role is onsite at a manufacturing worksite in Graniteville, SC, in the Augusta, GA area. The posting lists $110,000 to $130,000 per year. The role owns environmental compliance for a large manufacturing site and guides the plant toward stronger sustainability performance. The engineer leads air, water, stormwater, and waste compliance programs, manages permits and reporting, and works with regulators and plant teams. The role also advances waste reduction, energy, and sustainability projects while helping employees follow environmental procedures.

What you'll do

• Lead site environmental compliance for air, water, stormwater, and waste programs
• prepare permit applications, renewals, and regulatory reports
• conduct audits and inspections and track corrective actions
• serve as primary contact with environmental agencies
• train employees on environmental procedures and spill response
• drive waste reduction, energy, and sustainability projects
• and review equipment and projects for environmental impact.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental engineer

lead engineer

environmental compliance

graniteville sc

augusta ga area

manufacturing site

air permits

water compliance

stormwater

waste programs

sustainability

clean air act

clean water act

$110,000–$130,000 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• time off and leave programs
• training and development
• and allowances connected to specific work situations.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering; manufacturing environmental compliance experience; knowledge of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA; and experience with Title V or similar air permits. A Professional Engineer license and ISO 14001 experience are preferred.

About the employer

The Employee Connect is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.