Environmental Engineer

Pay Rate:PL12$94,880 - $118,600Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.Category/Shift:Salaried Full-TimePhysical Location:238 Mays Bridge Rd SWRome, GA 30165The Job You Will Perform:The Rome Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two paper machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. The scope of the position includes implementing, coordinating, maintaining, monitoring, and improving the progress of environmental programs across the mill. Primary focus will be to assist with managing day-to-day and some long-term activities for the mill’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), solid and hazardous waste programs, chemicals in transportation program, and landfill operation. The position works within the HSE group and reports to the Environmental Manager, and has responsibility for oversight of the onsite wastewater laboratory and technicians.The Environmental Engineer’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with the Environmental Team to:Provide regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management on a day-to-day, or as needed basis. Ensuring that the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities, assuring compliance with IP expectations.Drive continuous and deliberate improvements including systems development to ensure environmental compliance and prevent problemsEnsure completion of required compliance reports for wastewater, solid waste, and chemical management (i.e. NetDMR, Water Withdrawal, Tier II, Hazardous Waste, etc.)Support operating teams navigating regulatory concerns, provide necessary compliance training to salaried and hourly teamsImplement systems and processes to improve/sustain results for mill EMS systems.Serves as liaison between the organization on and regulatory agencies concerned with environmental controlServe on Health, Safety & Environmental weekend rotation team.Participates in environmental compliance audits and assists the site in closing the gaps identifiedChemical approvals for environmentalAttend operational departmental meetingsPrepares, reviews, updates and submits environmental inspections and reportsParticipating as a member of HSE department; maintaining strong relationships with other business unit personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leadersWorking with mill engineering and operations to evaluate capital projects for potential permitting needs as well as projects for the wastewater and solid waste processesProviding environmental outage coordination, both for routine and annual outagesActing as IP representative for contractors providing services within HSE department, complete IPCC trainingProviding visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety resultsCompleting safety work observations to ensure internal and external resources are complying with safe work practices, HSE work plansDeveloping Corrective Actions Plans to address systematic gapsParticipating and leading in the development of Environmental Management System procedures, Key Element Surveys (KES) programsActively using and improving upon existing systems for managing daily activities, including development of standard operating procedures (SOP)Initiating and facilitating problem solving through trouble-cause-correction processes (TCC)Understanding and promoting Manufacturing Excellence (ME) tools and processes; participating and leading ME improvement initiatives in the departmentSupporting 5S and housekeeping programs for the area and driving improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results (i.e. Hazardous/Universal waste buildings, Day Lab, etc.)The Skills You Will Bring:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental sciences, or related field required.Two plus years of environmental compliance/management experience in a manufacturing environment (pulp and paper industry preferred).Water/wastewater Laboratory supervision experience preferred.Experience in practical application of Federal environmental regulations. Knowledge of State of Georgia regulations will also be beneficial.The candidate must be experienced using a computer, and skilled in word processing, spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel), database systems, and SAP business systems. Plant application, PI ProcessBook, ParcView experience preferred.Certifications (will be required to get upon hiring if do not already have)Wastewater Laboratory Analysts CertificationWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant OperatorDOT, RCRA, hazmat training certificationEPA Smoke SchoolSuccessful Candidate Requirements:Familiar with NPDES permitting, SPCC, Storm water, and associated reporting requirements.Familiar with, use, and promote proper wastewater/water laboratory tests, methods, standards within onsite wastewater laboratory; and work with lab technicians.Willing and capable to work with contractors, off-site certified laboratories, holding them accountable for safety, precision and accuracy.Must be flexible and willing to accept additional tasks, responsibilities as needed to help HSE department achieve goals and targets.Quickly develop thorough knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems.Work effectively alone and within a teamAnalyze problems and develop effective solutions independently and with teams.Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety, environmental compliance to regulatory and IP work standards.Actively promote a culture of engagement and respect.Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels, including external regulatory agencies.Approach responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill.Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.Make timely and effective decisions, with communication upward/downward through organization. Utilize the International Paper Change Process and/or Management of Change to drive change.The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets The Career You Will Build: Leadership training, promotional opportunities The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP. The Culture You Will Experience:International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-26