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Sustainability Engineer I

G&W Electric Co.
life insurance, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing
United States, Illinois, Bolingbrook
305 West Crossroads Parkway (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2026

Sustainability Engineer I

Responsible to support G&W Electric's corporate sustainability initiatives by gathering data, performing environmental analyses, and helping translate findings into actionable insights. The role applies foundational technical knowledge and sound judgment to evaluate sustainability metrics, support reporting needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and motivated to contribute to improvements in products and processes aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

As a Sustainability Engineer I you will:



  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to collect, review and interpret gather, analyze, and report data related to Corporate and Product sustainability.

    • Responsible for performing life cycle assessments (LCAs) and developing environmental product declarations (EPD).
    • Track and summarize progress toward sustainability KPIs, identifying trends and potential improvement areas.
    • Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders across the organization to promote sustainability strategies and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
    • Apply established industry tools and methodologies related to GHG emissions environmental impact assessments. Participates in compliance reviews of internal processes and practices.


  • Support Supply Chain, EHS, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams in integrating sustainability considerations into new products and processes.
  • Assist in responding to customer surveys and questionnaires related to sustainability, such as CDP, TSP, and Ecovadis.
  • Support regulatory and compliance activities related to sustainability.
  • Monitor relevant environmental regulations and assist in updating internal procedures as needed.
  • Work with internal teams to help implement new requirements and maintain compliance.
  • Contribute to sustainability and EHS team initiatives that promote engagement, awareness and continuous improvement.


We are looking for someone who:



  • Has 0-3 years of experience in a sustainability-driven technical field
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, sustainability, or physical/chemical field
  • Possesses an understanding of GHG Protocols
  • Preferred: Experience with data analysis and sustainability software and tools
  • Preferred: Experience with Materiality Assessments, Aspects/Impacts


What we offer you:

Typical pay is $58,778 - 73,472 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:



  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility


About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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