Environmental Engineer

Corteva Agriscience

Environmental Engineer providing regulatory guidance for Global Seeds Business Platforms at Corteva. Managing environmental compliance and permitting processes with a focus on air emission calculations.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide regulatory guidance for the Global Seeds Business Platforms
Support for Manufacturing/Production Facilities, Research Locations, Laboratories, and various Corporate Functions
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
Lead and Participate in Environmental Multi-media Regulatory Compliance Audits
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental CalculationsAir EmissionEnvironmental Permit ApplicationsRegulatory Compliance AuditsManagement of Change ReviewsEnvironmental Compliance Corrective ActionsTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependent WorkProject ManagementLeadershipNegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringChemical Engineering DegreeEnvironmental Engineering Degree