Environmental Engineer

Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America EV Full-time Posted Oct 16, 2026
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About this role

General Motors is hiring a Environmental Engineer, full-time, on-site in Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America, in the EV sector.

Job Description

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 at an assembly plant.
- Engage with local 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, wastewater discharges, storm water management, air emissions impacts, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management/recycling programs, to ensure effective decision-making and regulatory compliance.
- Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required regulatory documentation and reports, schedule and perform compliance testing.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related science
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, with knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements, including air permitting, stormwater permitting, hazardous waste generator requirements, and/or other environmental 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):

- Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering
- Basic knowledge of the automotive manufacturing processes
- Experience in environmental engineering or related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation

&#xa;&#xa;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).&#xa;&#xa;This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.&#xa;&#xa;The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.&#xa;&#xa;Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.&#xa;&#xa;
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