Environmental Engineer

Job Title: Environmental Engineer

Job Description

The Environmental Engineer plays a key role in supporting a broad range of environmental projects, including site assessments, remediation efforts, regulatory compliance, and redevelopment initiatives. This position offers a balanced mix of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities, encompassing environmental sampling, data evaluation, and detailed technical report preparation. The individual will conduct soil, groundwater, air, and soil gas sampling, perform environmental compliance inspections, and assist with permitting efforts and regulatory submittals to ensure alignment with applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil, groundwater, air, and soil gas sampling.
• Perform environmental compliance inspections.
• Assist with permitting efforts and regulatory submittals.
• Contribute to air quality evaluations, emissions analysis, and environmental control assessments.
• Design and implement vapor mitigation and remediation systems.
• Oversee system installation and ensure ongoing operation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with project managers and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Make sound, real-time field decisions while maintaining data integrity.
• Deliver accurate, defensible, and high-quality results for clients.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Essential Skills

• 3 to 6 years of relevant environmental or engineering experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Experience with environmental field sampling and compliance assessments.
• Knowledge of state regulations such as EGLE.
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental data platforms such as GIS and LogPlot.
• Valid driver"s license with a clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• EIT preferred, PE or progress toward PE is a plus.
• Familiarity with air quality, vapor mitigation, or remediation systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This role involves a mix of fieldwork and office-based duties. Fieldwork may include soil, groundwater, stormwater, and soil gas sampling, inspections of construction sites, and coordination of subcontractors at various locations. Working over 40 hours, including weekends, may qualify for additional compensation. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Brighton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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