Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer III

Work in our brand new Brookfield Center office in Waukesha, WI

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer III to join our Environmental Services team. This role will provide advanced environmental compliance and regulatory expertise supporting our North American manufacturing facilities. The position focuses heavily on air permitting, wastewater compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental regulatory strategy while helping Silgan maintain best-in-class environmental performance and sustainability practices.

This role serves as a key technical resource and liaison between manufacturing operations, corporate environmental leadership, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

What we can offer you:

• A great culture where every team member feels valued and achievements are recognized, acknowledged, and celebrated.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical care, AD&D, and dependent life coverage
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, Perks Program for buying power, Hinge Health for customized online workouts, Teledoc, and more.
• 401k with a 6 percent employer match after 90 days.
• 15 days of vacation which you are encouraged to take plus 10 holidays annually.
• Tuition assistance.
• Stability in a growing, environmentally responsible, publicly traded company.
• Opportunity to work alongside America's most respected brands and food manufacturers.

What you will do:

• Provide environmental compliance expertise supporting manufacturing facilities across air permitting, wastewater, hazardous waste, and sustainability programs.
• Interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA and assess operational impact.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs and regulatory strategies across multiple facilities.
• Prepare and review environmental permits, emissions inventories, compliance reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate emissions testing and monitoring programs for air, wastewater, and waste streams.
• Support environmental site investigations, remediation projects, and environmental due diligence activities.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, enforcement actions, and interactions with environmental agencies.
• Conduct facility environmental audits and provide guidance to resolve compliance findings.
• Evaluate materials, coatings, and operational changes for environmental regulatory impact.
• Provide environmental training including RCRA, DOT hazardous materials, and contingency planning.
• Advise plant and corporate leadership on regulatory changes affecting operations.
• Lead environmental compliance projects, coordinate consultants or contractors, and mentor Environmental Engineers I and II.
• Support sustainability initiatives focused on emissions reduction, waste minimization, and environmental impact reduction.

What you need to have:
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• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of environmental compliance experience supporting industrial or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulatory programs including air permitting, emissions reporting, wastewater compliance, and hazardous waste management.
• Experience working with environmental regulatory agencies including EPA and state environmental departments.
• Experience preparing environmental permits, emissions inventories, regulatory reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and translate requirements into operational guidance.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel to manufacturing facilities as required.
• Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree or certifications such as PE or CHMM or specialized expertise in air quality, water, or sustainability programs.
• The ability to travel 20 to 30 percent of the time domestically

Who We Are:
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• A global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
• A leading supplier of sustainable metal and rigid packaging solutions for food, beverage, healthcare, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products.
• Trusted by America's most respected brands, built on a foundation of quality, excellence, and technical expertise.
• A solution-based partner dedicated to customer success, striving every day to earn and keep their business.
• A recession-proof company offering long-term stability.
• Committed to sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, working with like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.