Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer Assistant

The Environmental Engineer Assistant is responsible for ensuring compliance with all required environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to Ajax Paving Industries manufacturing facilities, including both permanent and temporary facilities of Hot Mix Asphalt and Concrete Mix. The role coordinates, administers, and implements inspections, training, recordkeeping, and plans to carry out standards.

• Assist with obtaining required air, stormwater, waste disposal, and soil erosion permits for plant sites.
• Assist in maintaining submittals to the state agencies via the MiEnviro Portal.
• Perform plant and construction site inspections to evaluate ongoing environmental compliance.
• Complete risk analysis of projects and project sites before work commences, identifying environmental‑related risks and protective measures needed.
• Conduct storm water pollution prevention inspections, recordkeeping, and corrective action if deemed necessary.
• Conduct air quality pollution prevention inspections, visible emission readings, recordkeeping, and corrective action if deemed necessary.
• Liaise with external parties such as local and federal government agencies.
• Work with project management teams and field staff to implement and create solutions to environmental‑related issues on project sites.
• Work with management to create plans for emergency procedures, stormwater protection and air pollution control at plants and job sites.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies, including Michigan Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).
• Work closely with Environmental and plant personnel regarding audits and procedures necessary at all job & plant sites and the terminal location.
• Assist in training employees on environmental regulatory compliance, permits, procedures and recordkeeping.
• Represent construction company in meetings with government bodies and other organizations on issues regarding workplace environmental issues.
• Assist in research projects, energy analysis, environmental controls studies as needed.
• Field work including sampling, testing, monitoring and recordkeeping to comply with air and water quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledgeable of Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Michigan Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) regulations and standards.
• Good communication skills with all positions of the workforce.
• Strong leadership, organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Honesty, trustworthiness and a positive attitude.
• Team player, self‑motivated and capable of working independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of computer software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in both field and office environments.
• CAD experience and ability to read construction documents and prints (a plus).

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering or a similar field.
• 3–5 years of environmental field experience, or in a related field.
• Environmental experience in the automotive, industrial or construction industry preferred.
• Certifications related to environmental protection are encouraged.

This position is full‑time with benefits. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work and overtime dependent on project schedules.