Environmental Engineer
General Motors
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- System design
- Work
- On-site in Detroit
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- System design9%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
At GM Environmental, the focus is on developing creative solutions to complex environmental challenges. As an Environmental Engineer at General Motors, you will champion air, waste, and water compliance programs and develop initiatives to reduce environmental risk. You will collaborate with diverse groups to build and implement best-in-class, sustainable solutions to improve environmental compliance and sustainability across the site, contributing to GM’s Vision of Zero, Zero, Zero in an exciting manufacturing environment.
Note: This role is categorized as onsite and requires reporting to the Factory Zero facility on a full-time basis.
Note: GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive consistent environmental stewardship programs.
- Engage with local & State 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.
- Understand plant manufacturing systems, including production processes, to support air, water, or waste media.
- Manage/maintain the site's Environmental Management System.
- Lead the site's habitat and outreach - educational program.
- Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required regulatory documentation and reports.
- Schedule and perform compliance testing.
- Support peers, flow to work at other locations (if applicable), and collaborate to improve systems and standardization.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, environmental engineering, or a related science.
- Experience in environmental engineering or related sciences and/or regulations.
- Experience includes:
- Air Permitting
- Stormwater & Wastewater Permitting
- Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements
- or other relevant media
- Demonstrated ability to execute projects.
- Ability to self-motivate and thrive in an independent work setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes.
- Experience in environmental engineering or related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation.