Environmental & Sustainability Engineer

J.D. Irving • Full-time • Charlottetown, PE • 1w ago

Description

Reporting to the Director, Environmental Sustainability, the Environmental Sustainability Engineer will provide technical leadership and data-driven insight to support Cavendish Farms’ sustainability goals. This role blends engineering analysis, modelling, regulatory expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to drive meaningful improvements across water, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, electrification, and emerging sustainability technologies.

You will work closely with site teams, engineers, and external partners to transform opportunities into actionable, high-impact sustainability initiatives.

Wages - 75K-95K annually.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and model environmental sustainability opportunities across operations, including water, energy, GHG emissions, waste, electrification, and emerging technologies
Work closely with site teams to analyze site‑level data, develop and manage environmental KPIs, and ensure accurate, real‑time sustainability tracking
Provide technical engineering analysis for sustainability initiatives, including:
- Heat recovery
- Energy efficiency projects
- Biogas utilization
- Methane management
- Sustainability impacts of capital projects
Lead technical modelling and scenario analysis to support sustainability target‑setting and long‑term roadmaps
Serve as the prime technical contact for climate‑related regulatory and reporting programs, including federal Output‑Based Pricing System (OBPS) requirements
Support and guide sites with environmental and emissions reporting to government bodies
Ensure Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts are assessed and quantified for major capital projects
Provide technical support for GHG reduction projects, including evaluation and optimization of carbon credit strategies
Support applications for external funding and grants through development of technically sound business cases
Act as Cavendish Farms’ go‑to technical resource for sustainability initiatives across the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline)
5+ years of experience in project management and technical engineering, with a strong focus on sustainability and resource optimization
Proven experience with water, energy, emissions, or waste-related projects within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong technical modelling and analytical capabilities
Experience working with sustainability KPIs and data-driven decision-making
Knowledge of climate policy, emissions reporting, and regulatory frameworks
Ability to evaluate sustainability impacts associated with capital projects
Forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to partner effectively across operations, engineering, finance, and external stakeholders
Clear communicator who can translate technical insights into actionable recommendations