Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer - Reno, United States - Legrand North America

Description

Position Description:

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Team in Reno, NV. The Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations as well as developing and implementing Legrand sustainability objectives for the products. This position will require engineering analysis of the products and their constituent materials and provide proactive support and response to internal and external environmental, component and sustainability related requests. The Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer is expected to perform job duties quickly, efficiently and according to the established departmental, company policies, procedures and goals.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and experience in environmental compliance and sustainability. The Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Engineer, as with all members of the Server Technology Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

What Will You Do?

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Implement and maintain sustainability, environmental management systems to improve environmental performance and reduce impacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement design-related solutions to reduce waste, conserve energy, and minimize environmental impacts.
• Manage relationships with external environmental consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure product and component compliance to the Legrand Eco-Design & Environmental Material Requirements (EMR) as well as ISO
• Execute reporting and respond to environmental and sustainability requests to support internal and external customers.
• Stay up to date on developments in environmental regulations through participation in internal committees, external training, and research.
• Assist in the qualification of components, circuit designs, and products with an emphasis on environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Support execution of engineering changes, lifecycle changes, and document changes in our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Promote positive company relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting colleagues when appropriate.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process (specifically Department Managers); Make timely decisions.
• This position requires minimal travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical/Professional Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or comparable experience or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with environmental compliance and sustainability for electrical/electronic products a plus.
• Knowledge of AC power distribution a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the Company including Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/Access).
• Proficient with Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management applications
• Familiarity of ISO 9000 standards and audit process.

Desired Competencies

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Design - Proposes creative solutions; demonstrate attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly. All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of 7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit

About Legrands Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrands Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer