Chicago, IL, United States
24 hours ago
Environmental & Sustainability Engineer

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. 

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours 

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site 

Competitive Monthly Pay Period

Benefit Overview

Competitive complete benefits packageMedical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leavesDependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit Annual bonus for individual and company performance Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter Referral Bonus programPPE provided. Career Advancement and Development Opportunities

Join Our Team as an Environmental & Sustainability Engineer!

Are you passionate about Safety and Environmental Services?  S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Safety and Environmental department.  As a Environmental & Sustainability Engineer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

The Environmental & Sustainability Engineer at S&C Electric Company will lead initiatives in waste management, recycling, decarbonization, and/or employee engagement to achieve the company’s sustainability goals. Key responsibilities include enhancing recycling programs, executing decarbonization projects, driving circularity initiatives, supporting data management, managing daily operations, improving processes, and engaging employees in sustainability efforts. 

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance Recycling Programs: Develop and implement strategies to improve recycling initiatives across all S&C facilities, finding innovative ways to reduce waste generation Execute Decarbonization Projects: Develop and implement strategies to reduce S&C’s carbon footprint, aligning project plans with our net zero target including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions Drive Circularity Initiatives: Innovate and implement circularity projects with a focus on creating new KPIs and guidelines to integrate sustainability across the business Support Data Management: Assist in collecting and analyzing data for annual compliance and sustainability reports, ensuring progress towards achieving S&C’s corporate goals Manage Daily Operations: Support daily production operations to ensure compliance and efficiency with environmental & sustainability practices Improve Processes: Identify and implement enhancements in environmental and sustainability processes, including ISO 14001 Engage Employees: Actively network cross functionally and organize and lead sustainability events and training sessions to promote a culture of environmental stewardship 

Additional Functions:

Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required. Communicate effectively and respectfully with others. Assist with general administrative tasks as needed. Participate in company-wide events and initiatives. Support other departments with environmental and sustainability-related inquiries. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices. 

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

Required 

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field 1-2+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental engineering Ability to engage and motivate team members at all levels The ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, including internal and external stakeholder Strong analytical skills  

Preferred 

Experience in sustainability data tracking and reporting Environmental and/or Sustainability certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Certified Sustainability Professional (CSP), Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantified (GHG-IG), etc. Knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and Hazmat regulations and industrial waste management practices 

Physical Requirements:

Sitting  Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks for hours at a time. 

Walking  Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus. 

Manual Dexterity  Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment. 

Ascending / Descending  Occasionally ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles. 

Observation / Eyesight  Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors 

Communication  Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls 

Travel  Occasionally​ required to travel (up to 5-10%) and work extended hours when necessary. Required to travel overnight. Required to travel internationally.  

Environmental and Hazardous Conditions

​​Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing based environment. Infrequently exposed to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc. Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc. Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc. Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc. Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc. 

 

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com. 

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