Environmental Engineer

Ocean Spray Cranberries is a farmer-owned co-op that values innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an Environmental Engineer responsible for ensuring environmental compliance, providing engineering oversight, and advancing sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and provincial regulations
• Lead the preparation, submission, and renewal of environmental permits (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and related areas)
• Ensure all required EHS permits are current, accurate, and maintained for operational compliance
• Oversee and provide technical expertise for environmental systems, including wastewater treatment operations and modifications
• Review and approve environmental engineering designs, consultant reports, and capital projects impacting compliance
• Maintain and update environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M)
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001)
• Monitor and analyze environmental performance metrics (waste, water, emissions, energy use)
• Drive sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, water conservation, emissions reduction, and packaging improvements
• Support carbon footprint reduction and ESG reporting efforts (Scope 1–3 emissions, GHG tracking)
• Partner with R&D, operations, and supply chain teams to improve environmental performance
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors
• Train employees on environmental compliance requirements and best practices
• Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and plant leadership to embed environmental standards into operations
• Provide technical guidance for new product launches, process changes, and capital projects

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting (e.g., EPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA)
• Technical expertise in environmental systems, including wastewater, air emissions, stormwater, and hazardous materials management
• Understanding of environmental compliance programs, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M)
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations across multiple facilities/jurisdictions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in environmental engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) and audit processes
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g., ESG, GHG Protocol, Scope 1–3 emissions, carbon accounting)
• Understanding of CPG manufacturing processes and environmental impacts
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) concepts and tools
• Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Experience with environmental data systems or EHS management software
• Ability to identify and implement sustainability and cost-reduction opportunities
• Experience supporting capital projects, engineering design reviews, and system optimization