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Environmental Engineer

Description:

Posting for 2 weeks: 9/10/2025 - 9/24/2025

Position Title** **:

Environmental Engineer

**Pay Rate** :

PL 12: 89,000 to 118,600

_Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._

**Category** :

Salary Full-Time

**Physical Location** :

International Paper – Port Wentworth Mill

1 Bonnybridge Rd

Port Wentworth, GA 31407

The Job You Will Perform:

+ Support the Environmental Compliance program for the Port Wentworth Mill

+ Provide environmental resources and engineering services to the mill in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations, governing the mill operations including permitting in a safe and cost effective manner

+ Demonstrate safety leadership and a high degree of safety focus in all tasks

+ Lead Air compliance program for the mill, including Title V permitting, data collection, QA/QC, and reporting

+ Assist with training and directing operations and maintenance staff to maintain compliance

+ Lead the solid waste/hazardous waste compliance program

+ Support other regulatory, IP, and/or mill programs including SPCC, SWPPP, sustainability initiatives, chemical reporting. wastewater, and ISO 14001

+ Support permitting processes for capital/expansion/modification initiatives

+ Interact with and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as appropriate including Georgia EPD and Region 4 EPA

+ Interact with corporate leaders and subject matter experts

+ Participate in internal audits and assessments

+ Manage contractors as an IP Contract Coordinator including use of Safe Work Plans, PJSA, and periodic performance audits

+ Serve on community and environmental committees as required

+ Investigate and identify root causes for environmental incidents including near misses

+ Serve on environmental weekend rotation

The Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge You Will Bring:

+ 2+ years’ experience in environmental compliance, preferably in the Pulp & Paper industry in the state of Georgia

+ Minimum of a B.S. in a science, environmental science/management, or engineering discipline

+ Knowledge of emerging environmental regulations

+ Drive for Results, Interpersonal Savvy, Functional/Technical Skills, Dealing with Ambiguity, Self-Development, Developing Relationships, Time Management, Priority Setting, Perseverance, Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Integrity and Trust

The Career You Will Build:

+ Leadership training

+ Promotional opportunities

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business 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, and Paid Time Off.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. Additional information can be found by visiting 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._

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Location:

Port Wentworth, GA, US, 31407

Category: Environment Health & Safety

Date: Sep 10, 2025

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