Corteva Agriscience

Environmental Engineer

Corteva Agriscience$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Chemical or Environmental preferred)
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in an environmental role
  • Desirable experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient technical writing and communication skills
  • Effective leadership and negotiating abilities

Responsibilities

  • Work within Global EH&S Management Systems
  • Perform environmental calculations, focusing on air emissions
  • Prepare and submit environmental permit applications
  • Negotiate permits and regulatory positions
  • Support sustainability-aligned regulatory solutions
  • Lead multi-media environmental compliance audits
  • Review and interpret environmental laws and communicate with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Numerous skill development opportunities
  • Health benefits from day one
  • Four weeks of paid time off plus two weeks of well-being pay annually
  • Excellent parental leave policy of at least 16 weeks
  • Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Global Environmental Regulatory Support. Corteva intends to separate into two independent companies in the fourth quarter of 2026. This position will align with Vylor, Corteva's Seed side of the company, at the time of the intended separation.

This role will provide regulatory guidance for the Global Seeds Business Platforms and includes support for Manufacturing/Production Facilities, Research Locations, Laboratories, and various Corporate Functions (Auditing, Process Safety, Mergers & Acquisitions, etc.). The role is technical in nature requiring a combination of both Engineering and Regulatory Expertise for the applicant to be successful. The role requires sound fundamental Engineering Expertise with a special focus on competency in air emission calculations. This is a multi-disciplined Environmental Compliance Leadership Role with an expectation of periodic work in all Environmental Media.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work effectively within the structure of a Global EH&S Management Systems (Work Processes, Procedures, Goals and Objectives, etc.).

  • Perform Environmental Calculations (Primarily Air Emission) independently in support of Environmental Permitting.

  • Preparation and submission of Environmental Permit Applications for Global Operations.

  • Negotiate Permits, Fines, and Regulatory Advocacy Positions on behalf of both the Business and Individual Sites.

  • Support Programs and Regulatory Solutions which are in alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Objectives.

  • Demonstrated Proficiency in Air, Water, Waste, and Pesticide Regulatory Environments.

  • Lead and Participate in Environmental Multi-media Regulatory Compliance Audits.

  • Lead Interactions with Business Personnel for the creation of Site/Business Level Environmental Procedures

  • Provide Environmental Expertise for Management of Change Reviews.

  • Provide Guidance and Support for Environmental Compliance Corrective Actions.

  • Review, Interpret, and Communicate Environmental Regulatory Laws and Regulations.

  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with internal and outside Legal Counsel.

  • Other job requirements as directed by the Supervisor

Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree strongly preferred

  • A minimum of 7 years’ prior work experience in a related Environmental Position

  • Prior work experience in a Manufacturing Environment is desired

Personal Job Requirements:

  • Proficient in Workstation Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Proficient technical writing skills.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

  • Ability to work independently and error free.

  • Ability to work proficiently on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Effective Leadership Skills

  • Effective Negotiating Skills

  • Periodic travel is required (10% to 30%).

  • Ability to periodically work at elevated surfaces and in a Grain or Chemical Handling Environment.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

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  • Check out life at Corteva!www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life


Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer® and Brevant™ Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca, and Granular software tools and services. they provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. they strive to develop sustainable and efficient global food systems that benefit everyone.

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Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$681 million
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
Revenue
$14.2 billion
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