Mid Level Environmental Engineer Jobs

Req # 206644
Location Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico
Job Category Engineering
Date posted 08/10/2026

Overview

Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to save and sustain lives. From innovative product design through to production and patient delivery, our Engineers are key to delivering results for our customers and patients worldwide.

• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Engineer at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

• Problem Solver
• Analytical Thinker
• Data Driven
• Solution Focused & Results Oriented
• Collaborative
• Innovative

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Team

As a Sr. Environmental Engineer, you will be a key member of the Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) team, partnering with site leadership, operations, engineering, and regulatory agencies to ensure environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with local, federal, and corporate environmental requirements while supporting the site's sustainability and operational goals.

What we offer from day 1

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Vision Plan
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan 165e
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance Plan

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and execute activities required to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and corporate standards.
• Develop, engineer, implement, and manage environmental programs and projects that improve the facility's environmental compliance and performance.
• Support the facility in maintaining compliance with permits and regulations issued by agencies including PRASA, DNER, EPA, and the Department of Health (DOH).
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental reports and documentation required by regulatory agencies and corporate programs, including ISO 14001 standards.
• Identify, investigate, and implement opportunities to improve environmental compliance and operational performance, including wastewater treatment plant operations, Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements, air permit compliance, and other environmental systems.
• Prepare, review, and update environmental investigations, corrective actions, and compliance-related documentation.
• Coordinate and manage environmental inspections, audits, and regulatory visits, serving as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other functional groups to assess and implement equipment, process, and facility changes while ensuring environmental compliance.
• Develop project goals, objectives, timelines, and performance measures, and provide regular updates to the EHSS Director regarding project status and results.
• Monitor new and emerging environmental regulations and communicate potential operational impacts, compliance risks, and improvement opportunities to facility leadership.
• Support environmental projects by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining project documentation, conducting employee training, and providing technical guidance.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and ensure timely completion of all regulatory and corporate requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5-8 years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing or regulated industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding of cGMP, FDA, and EHSS requirements.
• Experience with environmental permits, compliance reporting, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent technical writing, reporting, and recordkeeping abilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software applications.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to travel outside Puerto Rico as needed.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience supporting wastewater treatment systems, air compliance programs, and Risk Management Program (RMP) initiatives.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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