Environmental engineer

General Motors
Pontiac, MI

Job Description

The Role

At GM environmental, we are geared towards developing creative solutions to complex environmental challenges. As an Environmental Engineer at General Motors, you will have the opportunity to champion the air, waste and water compliance programs and be responsible for developing programs to reduce environmental risk. You will work cross functionally with diverse groups to build and implement best-in-class, sustainable solutions to improve environmental compliance and sustainability across the site. As an environmental engineer, you will be working in an exciting manufacturing environment and be a part of a team fulfilling GM's Vision of Zero, Zero, Zero.

What You'll Do

  • Focus on driving consistent environmental stewardship programs.

  • Engage with local regulatory agencies.

  • Develop creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

  • Utilize technology and information to develop and maintain environmental management systems.

  • Monitor environmental parameters and progress to provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

  • Support and improve system designs that preserve the environment, integrate the latest technologies and provide long-term environmental solutions.

  • Grow to understand the plant manufacturing systems including production processes, wastewater discharges, storm water management, air emissions impacts, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management/recycling programs, to ensure effective decision-making and regulatory compliance.

  • Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required regulatory documentation and reports, schedule and perform compliance testing.

  • Be a point of contact for Environmental Operations at the Pontiac facilities.

  • Be a partof the Pontiac Team (4 locations/facilities) to support peers, flow to work at other locations, and collaborate to improve systems and standardization.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or a related science

  • Experience in environmental engineering or related sciences and/or regulations, including Air Permitting, Storm Water Permitting, and/or Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements, or other media

  • Demonstrated ability to execute projects

  • Ability to self-motivate and thrive in an independent work setting

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Basic knowledge of the automotive manufacturing processes

  • Experience in environmental engineering or related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources ( .

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .

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Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

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The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Posted 2025-11-11

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