ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Feb 06, 2025 - The Environmental Compliance Engineer has expertise in developing state and federal contingency plans, understanding hazardous waste regulations, and managing environmental projects. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a team and mentor staff. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and related software, as well as experience in regulatory compliance consulting or relevant coursework, is highly valued.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Environmental Compliance Engineer Resume
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Compliance Reporting
- Regulations Research
- SDS Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Chemical Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Assessment
- Auditing & Inspections
- Certification Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Communication
- Inquiry Resolution
- Emergency Response
- Technical Guidance
- Regulatory Liaison
- Health and Safety Focus
- Client Interaction
- Compliance Training
- Incident Leadership
Summary of Environmental Compliance Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Environmental Engineering with 3 years of experience
- Knowledge of analytical methodologies, such as GC-MS
- Knowledge/experience with x-ray fluorescence and FTIR testing of materials
- Knowledge and experience with mechanical drawings and user documentation
- Experience with the European Union’s “RoHS” and “WEEE” Directives
- Familiarity with worldwide environmental regulations that apply to electronic equipment, in addition to RoHS and WEEE
- Familiarity with worldwide battery transportation and energy efficiency standards and regulations
- Familiarity with chemical exposure analysis for finished goods
- Familiarity with instrumentation products, data acquisition, and high-speed circuitry
- Familiarity with components, assemblies and materials used in electronic equipment
- Familiarity with MS Office applications proficiency, specifically in Excel
- Excellent Communication and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
2. BS in Civil Engineering with 5 years of experience
- Experience with electronics product manufacturing
- Familiar with European RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Conflict Minerals, Battery and Packaging directives
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Cybersecurity management and Business continuity management a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, teamwork and analytic skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work across organizational lines to get work done.
- Ability to multitask, coordinate and work independently.
- Direct, hands-on experience with electronic documentation systems and document control processes for high-tech companies (PLM / PDM system)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general ability to use new platforms
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. BS in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of experience
- Ability to develop state and federal contingency plans including the SPCC and FRP
- Understanding of hazardous and residual waste regulations
- Familiar with community right-to-know programs
- Ability to develop business and manage environmental projects
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and develop staff
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and other related software (AutoCAD design software and GIS a plus)
- Experience in a full-time regulatory compliance consulting role or college coursework
- Demonstrated a high level of technical writing ability
4. BS in Environmental Science with 4 years of experience
- Experience in international regulatory/compliance processes and organizations
- Strong technical knowledge and skills implementing and complying with e.g. REACH Regulation, RoHS, WEEE, Battery, and Packaging Directives
- Able to work independently to drive things forward with good teamwork skills
- Systematic and analytical problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage large amounts of data using different tools such as Excel Pivot tables and SAP
- Good communication, information organization, and task management skills
- Strong networker, providing expert assistance to colleagues
- Conscious of working with strictly confidential information
- Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English and in Finnish
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Excellent research skills, goal-oriented, and thoroughly professional
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and possess a positive attitude
5. BS in Occupational Health and Safety with 3 years of experience
- Experience and understanding of worldwide environmental regulations for consumer electronics products, packaging, and batteries
- Strong working knowledge of Proposition 65, ROHS, WEEE, REACH, SCIP Database, WEEE Conflict Minerals, China RoHS, Sustainability programs, Battery, and Packaging directives.
- Excellent written and verbal English and language skills.
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, product Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs).
- Ability to generate actionable reporting and analytics, distill large datasets into conclusions under time constraints
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Extensive experience engaging cross-functional teams and suppliers located across the globe to ensure environmental compliance through training, process re-engineering, and system implementation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with internal project teams and clients.
- Strong technical writing skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong work ethic in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
- Motivation for continued growth in environmental consulting.
6. BS in Geology with 5 years of experience
- Knowledge of Federal, state, and county environmental laws, regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems and processes to which environmental regulatory requirements are applicable.
- Knowledge of the principles of environmental science, technology, equipment, and environmental management techniques, normally acquired through a bachelor of science or engineering degree in an appropriate environmental discipline.
- Knowledge of personal computers and mainframe hardware and associated software.
- Demonstrated computer literacy in spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate complex regulatory jargon into simple terms.
- Ability to read and understand highly technical information contained in a wide variety of environmental regulatory documents
- Ability to synthesize this information into the development of environmental compliance plans and procedures.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with all levels of personnel, both internal to the company and outside the company.
- Ability to apply tact, courtesy, and discretion in difficult and sensitive situations.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and other technical drawings.
- Management skills necessary to plan, coordinate and lead projects.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.