Environmental Sustainability Engineer

Responsibilities

Environmental impact reduction and engineering solutions

• Identify and evaluate engineering solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, waste, and water consumption.
• Conduct environmental performance analyses by modeling energy use, emissions, and resource flows using engineering tools and other methods; diagnose inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of renewable energy options and other low-carbon technologies.
• Identify and recommend solutions for environmental challenges, driving continuous improvement in sustainability performance.

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Technical assessment and business case development

• Perform technical feasibility assessments to inform business case development, cost-benefit analysis and ROI modeling for sustainability initiatives and ESG reporting activites.
• Benchmark environmental performance against internal goals and external standards (e.g., LEED, SBTi, ISO frameworks).
• Conduct research and analysis as needed to support sustainability initiatives and inform data-driven decision-making.

Sustainable operations and facilities optimization

• Support the integration of sustainability principles into facilities, operations and supply chain processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize building systems for energy efficiency and improved environmental performance.
• Contribute to sustainability impact assessments and development of mitigation plans for capital investments.
• Be an advocate and champion innovative solutions to assist sustainability footprint reduction.

Cross-functional collaboration and technical expertise

• Serve as a technical SME on cross-functional sustainability projects related to environmental improvements and decarbonization across UL operations.
• Partner with Real Estate Design and Facility teams to support implementation of facility performance optimization systems including energy-efficient solutions and sustainable building practices
• Partner with Science and Growth teams to evaluate emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions to reduce environmental impacts.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sustainability Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5years experience with foundational understanding of environmental engineering principles, sustainability concepts and business acumen.
• Facilities engineering experience, LEED or other building certification knowledge.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret and apply technical data.
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate technical information in a clear, accessible way to nontechnical and senior audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with basic modeling/EHS datatools
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

Culture

• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented team player; willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved
• A results-focused mindset with the ability to persevere and find solutions to challenges

What we offer:

• Total Rewards:We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimatedsalary range for this position is $71,000 - $94,500 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

Learn More:

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