Senior EHS & Sustainability Engineer

As the Sr. EHS & Sustainability Engineer I, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Sustainability, and 5S culture at Saint-Gobain North America's R&D Center in Northboro, MA. Reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this role exists to ensure that our R&D operations remain safe, compliant, sustainable, and continuously improving. Your expertise will enable the organization to meet regulatory requirements, achieve corporate sustainability goals, and strengthen a proactive safety culture across diverse research and technical environments.

You will lead and support key initiatives that directly contribute to environmental performance, operational efficiency, and employee wellbeing. By serving as a subject matter expert, training resource, and cross-functional partner, you will empower teams to work safely, reduce environmental impact, and adopt best in class workplace practices.

• EHS management and regulatory compliance
• Sustainability program development and reporting
• 5S / continuous improvement implementation
• Training, coaching, and competency building
• Technical support for labs, pilot facilities, and site operations
• Collaborative leadership across R&D, contractors, and corporate EHS networks

• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS programs, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate requirements.
• Lead risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, and EHS training to build competency and awareness across the R&D organization.
• Advance the site's Sustainability Roadmap by designing and managing programs tied to energy, water, and waste reduction, and tracking environmental performance indicators.
• Champion 5S workplace organization, conduct audits, facilitate training, and drive continuous improvement projects across site laboratories, pilot spaces, and offices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in EHS, Sustainability, and 5S, supporting R&D teams, contractors, and the North American/global EHS&S network.
• Influence and support cross functional groups to adopt safer, more sustainable practices using the principles of Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration (TEC).

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Required

• BS degree with 7+ years of experience (Engineering discipline, EHS, Sustainability, or Environmental Sciences preferred)

OR

• MS degree with 3+ years of experience (Engineering discipline, EHS, Sustainability, or Environmental Sciences preferred)

Required

• 7+ years (BS) or 3+ years (MS) of diverse EHS experience, ideally in a lab or R&D environment
• At least 3+ years of EHS management experience, including understanding and applying OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
• At least 3+ years of experience leading or supporting EHS, Sustainability, and 5S training, programs, or culture initiatives
• Strong communication experience with both technical and  audiences

Preferred

• 2+ years Sustainability experience (Scope 1/2/3, energy reduction, renewable energy projects, sustainability programs)
• 1+ years implementing 5S / continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong fluency in English; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with EHS management systems and tools

• Customer focus with professional demeanor, active listening, and timely follow up
• Ability to influence without authority using TEC principles (Trust - Empowerment - Collaboration)
• Strong organizational agility and managerial courage
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with scientists, engineers, technicians, leadership, and contractors
• Ability to train, coach, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences
• Proven problem-solving skills, including risk anticipation, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision making
• Accountability, ownership, and reliable follow through

• Project management: organization, attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Experience coordinating work with contractors and external agencies
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, 50001 (preferred certification knowledge)

Required

• RCRA & DOT training (within 1 month of hire)

Preferred

• Working knowledge of ISO management systems (14001 / 45001 / 50001)

• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, repetitive motions, and use of hands/fingers
• Frequent need for talking and hearing
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and entering confined spaces
• Vision requirements for inspection and detailed work

• Primarily onsite at an R&D center with exposure to laboratories, pilot areas, mechanical spaces, and office environments
• Noise, chemicals, fumes, dust, heat/cold, ventilation systems, hazardous materials, and equipment in motion
• Requires use of PPE (safety…