Environmental Engineer

Job Title:

Environmental Engineer

Job Description

The Environmental Engineer will support a diverse portfolio of environmental projects, including site assessments, remediation activities, regulatory compliance initiatives, and redevelopment efforts.

This role offers a strong blend of field and office responsibilities, with a primary focus on hands-on environmental investigation, data analysis, and technical reporting. Initially, approximately 75% of the workload will be field-based and 25% office-based, shifting to a more balanced 50/50 split during the winter months. All project work is local and typically within an hour of the office, providing excellent exposure to a wide variety of residential, municipal, commercial, and industrial projects and a clear path for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct soil, groundwater, stormwater, air, and soil gas sampling in the field, ensuring high-quality data collection and adherence to established protocols.

+ Perform environmental compliance inspections at residential, municipal, commercial, and industrial sites to evaluate adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

+ Support environmental due diligence and assessment projects, including Phase I and Phase II investigations and related remediation and compliance activities.

+ Assist with permitting efforts by preparing and submitting regulatory applications and documentation to relevant agencies to maintain project compliance.

+ Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible technical reports, including data interpretation, narrative summaries, and recommendations for remediation or mitigation.

+ Support the design and implementation of vapor mitigation and remediation systems, including system layout, specification review, and coordination with installation teams.

+ Oversee installation of environmental controls and mitigation systems in the field, monitoring progress and verifying that systems meet design and regulatory requirements.

+ Support ongoing operation and maintenance of remediation and vapor mitigation systems to ensure performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term effectiveness.

+ Contribute to air quality evaluations and emissions analyses, using appropriate tools and modeling software to assess impacts and support regulatory compliance.

+ Collaborate closely with project managers to plan and execute project tasks, manage schedules, and communicate project status and findings.

+ Coordinate effectively with subcontractors during field activities, including scheduling, site access, safety oversight, and quality control of subcontractor work.

+ Apply knowledge of state regulations, including those issued by EGLE, to guide project decisions and ensure compliance in sampling, reporting, and system design.

+ Use environmental data platforms and software tools to organize, analyze, and present field and analytical data in a clear and accessible format.

+ Manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and client expectations while maintaining high data quality standards.

+ Make sound, informed decisions in the field when unexpected conditions arise, adjusting work plans as needed while preserving safety and regulatory compliance.

+ Contribute to the delivery of accurate, defensible, and high-quality results for a variety of clients, including those supported through housing development and municipal initiatives.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field;
Chemical Engineering degree is also considered.

+ 3 to 6 years of relevant environmental or engineering experience, including exposure to field work and regulatory compliance.

+ Demonstrated experience with environmental field sampling, including soil, groundwater, soil gas, air, and stormwater.

+ Experience conducting environmental compliance assessments and inspections.

+ Familiarity with air quality evaluations, vapor mitigation systems, or remediation systems and their operation.

+ Knowledge of state environmental regulations, including those administered by EGLE.

+ Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed, and defensible reports and regulatory submittals.

+ Solid data analysis capabilities, including interpretation of environmental sampling results and analytical data.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, analysis, and communication.

+ Experience using environmental data platforms and tools such as GIS, Log Plot, or comparable software.

+ Valid driver's license with a clean driving record to travel to local project sites.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required, demonstrating training in hazardous waste operations and emergency response.

+ Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred, indicating…