Environmental Engineer

Winter Haven, FL

Posted: 08/01/2026 Industry: Environmental, Health & Safety Job Number: 39.26B26CM Pay Rate: 75,000 - 115,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Environmental Engineer

Ready to take ownership of environmental compliance at a modern, high-performing manufacturing facility?  We’re partnering with an industry-leading manufacturer in Central Florida seeking an Environmental Engineer with a strong interest in waste management and compliance, while also supporting air and water programs.  This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being out in the operation, solving problems, driving continuous improvement, and building a long-term career with a company that values growth, ownership, and teamwork.

The environmental engineer will be responsible for leading the safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance at the division.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Implement and manage environmental programs (air, water, waste, radiation) including permitting and reporting
  • Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental requirements
  • Identify, read, and interpret applicable rules and regulations
  • Oversee the development, maintenance, implementation, and compliance with facility specific procedures and plans (ex. SPCC, SWPPP, RCRA, Contingency Plan, etc.)
  • Active engagement in the operation and maintenance of environmental systems (i.e. baghouse, CEMS, water system equipment, waster system chemistry, etc.)
  • Active engagement with operations team to ensure alignment and execution of mill compliance and improvement requirements
  • Engage with the mill wide team for solutions to problems and promote continual improvement
  • Oversee maintenance and improvement projects from conception, design, and implementation
  • Compile, review, and report environmental metrics
  • Track on-site waste generation, waste disposal, recycling, and energy use
  • Play an integral role in the education and training of the team
  • Manage the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
  • Participate in community outreach initiatives and engage with Environmental Regulators

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within the organization, therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Salary

$75,000 - $115,000

Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus
  • Excellent profit-sharing program
  • Comprehensive medical, disability, and parental leave benefits
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Long-term career growth opportunities with a stable, industry-leading manufacturing organization

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical engineering or related degree or equivalent years of applicable experience

Detailed Selection Criteria:

  • Accountability / Dependability – Displays responsibility, reliability, is committed to fulfilling work obligations and can hold others accountable for desired results.
  • Communication Skills – The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicate information so that others will understand.
  • Leadership Presence & Courage – Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
  • Organizing, Planning, Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team. This includes effective time management.
  • Builds Relationships – Delivers clear and impactful messages and builds trust with peers and the internal team as well as manages customer priorities and influences outcomes.
  • Teamwork – Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. Ability to distinguish and align personal needs with the needs of the team and company as a whole.
  • Problem Solving & Judgment / Decision Making – Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
  • Initiative / Innovative – Independently and proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges to include introducing new ideas for the continuous improvement of the work area.

Preferences:

  • Experience in environmental compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Experience with implementation and maintenance of an ISO 14001 or equivalent EMS
  • Experience in air pollution control operations, water treatment operations, hazardous waste, and radiation
  • RCRA waste generation, storage, and proper disposal knowledge
  • Experience with Title V and / or NPDES permitting
  • Geographically mobile for current or future career opportunities

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Crystal Meeks at cmeeks@cps4jobs.com.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Crystal Meeks
Sr. Technical Recruiter Environmental Health and Safety

My team recruits for all levels of EHS/Regulatory roles from specialists/engineers to directors/vice presidents. We place EHS professionals in single site, regional, and corporate positions. Examples of the specialty roles we recruit for include, but are not limited to:

• Environmental
• Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Industrial Hygiene
• Management of Change
• Occupational Nurse
• Process Safety Management
• Product Stewardship
• Regulatory
• Risk Management
• Safety
• Security

Industries we serve include, but are not limited to:

• Chemicals
• Construction
• Consumer Products
• Food & Beverage
• General Manufacturing
• Inks and Adhesives
• Medical Devices
• Packaging
• Paints & Coatings
• Petrochemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Plastics
• Polymers
• Refining


If you have interest in finding an opportunity that aligns with your career goals, or if you are a hiring manager looking for talent that can add value to your organization, I would love to hear from you! CMeeks@cps4jobs.com    312.668.8985

My recruitment philosophy encompasses the belief that people are the greatest asset in an organization.  Finding the right fit is not only about the technical capabilities.  It is about how an employee fits within an organization's culture and ensuring that both parties can add value immediately and in the future.   

 

 

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