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Environmental Engineer

General Motors

Detroit, MIFull-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
Detroit, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Environmental Engineer will champion air, waste, and water compliance programs and develop programs to reduce environmental risk at GM’s Factory Zero facility. The role works across teams to implement environmental compliance and sustainability solutions in a manufacturing environment, including maintaining environmental management systems, monitoring environmental performance, and coordinating with regulatory agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Air PermittingStormwater PermittingWastewater PermittingHazardous Waste Generator RequirementsProject ExecutionSelf-MotivationIndependent WorkAutomotive Manufacturing ProcessesEnvironmental EngineeringManufacturing Operations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Environmental Science or RelatedEnvironmental Engineering or Related Experience

Full job description

Job Description Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Factory Zero facility on a full-time basis.

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 & 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.
  • Grow to understand the plant manufacturing systems including production processes, to support air, water, or waste media, manage/maintain the site's Environmental Management System, and 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.
  • Be a part of the greater team to support peers, flow to work at other locations, if applicable, and collaborate to improve systems and standardization.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, environmental engineering or a related science
  • Experience in environmental engineering or related sciences and/or regulations, including Air Permitting, Stormwater & Wastewater 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

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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.

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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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How this job compares

Set against the 1,540 open Environmental Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$91–160K/yr1,086 salary ranges
  • US median$34–42/hr76 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Environmental Engineer jobs in Michigan and 1,540 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Environmental Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (1,317 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 959 of the 1,540 open Environmental Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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