Engineer - Environmental Jobs

We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays

The Environmental Engineer will be focused on compliance assurance, process improvement, waste reduction, and efficiency throughout the Company’s facilities. This position works closely with Cogeneration Supervisors, Environmental/Safety Coordinators, and Division Managers. This position will be based in either Anderson, CA, Eugene, OR or Shelton, WA, to be determined during the interview process.

About The Position

• Create and provide training and technical support to managers and supervisors
• Review environmental compliance programs for air emissions, water discharges, and boiler ash use
• Prepare and oversee contracts
• Expand the environmental skills and knowledge of Environmental/Safety Coordinators
• Assist mills with managing consultants and contractors performing environmental services
• Manage/execute environmental and energy projects as directed, which may include:
• Establish monitoring, control, and reporting tools to assure compliance with regulations and permits

o Boiler combustion controls tuning or monitoring system upgrades
o Annual emissions source tests
o Stormwater system design and construction
o Reporting to agencies
o Assist remediation efforts at closed sites
o Prepare designs/work plans for identified projects

• Conduct inspections/audits of pollution control equipment and related systems
• Develop expertise in Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations and policy compliance assurance

Qualifications

• Travel periodically with occasional extended time away from home
• Solid working knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn various PC based reporting system applications
• Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make decisions with minimal management intervention
• Knowledge of EPA and State environmental regulations
• Knowledge of air and water permits
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding circumstances
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
• Understand quality assurance and process improvement techniques
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field strongly preferred
• 3 or more years’ experience with industrial processes

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 to $105,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.