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About this Environmental Engineer- New Grad role at Silgan

Silgan · Onsite · Brookfield, WI

Silgan is hiring an Environmental Engineer to join our team in Brookfield, WI.

Are you a recent Environmental Engineering graduate looking to launch your career with a Fortune 500 manufacturing company? Silgan is seeking an Environmental Engineer who is eager to learn, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact on environmental compliance and sustainability across our manufacturing network.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting environmental programs with a primary focus on air compliance. You'll work alongside experienced environmental professionals, manufacturing leaders, and regulatory agencies while building technical expertise in environmental regulations, permitting, emissions reporting, and sustainability initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate to develop a strong foundation in environmental engineering within a stable, growing organization.

Why This Role Stands Out:

· Entry-level opportunity with training and mentorship from experienced environmental professionals

· Exposure to environmental programs supporting multiple manufacturing facilities

· Opportunity to develop expertise in air compliance, permitting, and environmental regulations

· High visibility and collaboration with operations, engineering, and leadership teams

· Career growth opportunities within a stable Fortune 500 organization

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

· 401(k) with 6% company match

· 15 vacation days plus 10 paid holidays

· Tuition assistance and professional development

· Wellness programs and telehealth benefits

What You Will Do:

· Assist with environmental compliance programs across multiple manufacturing facilities

· Support air permitting activities, regulatory submissions, and compliance reporting

· Help prepare emissions inventories and environmental reports

· Assist with emissions calculations, stack testing coordination, and compliance monitoring

· Research and interpret environmental regulations with guidance from senior team members

· Support wastewater, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance programs

· Partner with plant teams to identify and reduce environmental risks

· Participate in facility audits, inspections, and environmental assessments

· Help develop environmental training materials and communications

· Contribute to sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives

· Travel to manufacturing facilities to support environmental projects and compliance activities

What You Bring:

· Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

· Internship, co-op, research, or academic project experience related to environmental compliance, sustainability, manufacturing, or engineering preferred

· Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance concepts

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a team environment

· Willingness to travel 20% - 30%

Who We Are

We are a Fortune 500 global packaging leader with more than 100 manufacturing facilities worldwide. We are committed to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term stability.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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About Silgan

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.

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