Sr. Engineer, Environmental
Apply now »Date: Jun 27, 2025
Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 69357
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.
We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.
Role Purpose
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform environmental assessments and provide guidance on mitigation activities that will identify, evaluate and prevent non-compliant conditions and acts.
- Guide the implementation and the sustainability of facility environmental management systems (ISO 14001 systems).
- Respond to new environmental information (i.e. government regulations, industry standards or corporate guidance) and support facilities impacted by changes.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and provide interpretation to facilities as necessary.
- Compile, analyze, and interpret environmental statistical data.
- Work with operating facilities to set short (annual) and long term (3-5 year) goals for environmental improvements.
- Provide consultation regarding environmental education and training, support and guidance to facilities to maintain an environment consistent with company policy and regulatory requirements.
- Understand and communicate environmental permit requirements and data generated to prepare permits.
- Perform regulatory and corporate inspections and investigations (to include compliance audits and due diligence activities).
- Assist facilities with ensuring the determination of root cause and effective corrective actions in regard to environmental incidents and/or inspection findings.
- Support environmental remediation projects as requested and collaborate with company and consultant resources to leverage best work practices and to provide additional skill-level support.
- Estimate travel at 25% depending upon specific project assignment. Mostly domestic.
- Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business need
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Environmental, Chemical or Civil Engineering)
- Knowledge of environmental regulations
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and working towards a Professional Engineering (PE) certification over time.
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Certified Yellow or Green Belt
- Work experience in manufacturing and/or environmental consulting (3+ years)
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $73,310.00 - $100,801.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.
- Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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