Environmental Engineer - Ann Arbor

Environmental Engineer, Chemical Engineer or Scientist

Location

Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Farmington Hills, MI

Job Summary

Are you interested in working on exciting environmental compliance projects? As an Environmental Engineer or Scientist with Fishbeck's Environmental Health & Safety Department, you will be working on a variety of industrial client projects providing regulatory assistance, preparing permit applications, conducting site evaluations, and writing detailed reports. You will work alongside industry leaders and government agencies to assess environmental impacts, help clients to maintain compliance, fulfill regulatory oversight of projects and propose creative solutions for sustainable operations.

Primary Functions

• Water-related permitting, including Groundwater Discharge permits, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, Soil Erosion permits, Part 22 permits.
• Collaborate with other Fishbeck Departments on Special Use, Inland Lake and Stream permits, and Water Withdrawal Use registration or permits.
• Create environmental plans including SPCC Plans, PIPPs, HWCPs, and SWPPPs.
• Familiarity with routine record keeping and reporting required by EHS Managers to comply with environmental permits.
• Conduct compliance audits through on-site inspections, data gathering, and document reviews, recommend corrective actions and prepare audit reports.
• Air emission inventories, air emission records review and development, regulatory and compliance reviews.
• Develop Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, including GHG emissions calculations and reports.
• Develop innovative plans to assist clients in achieving zero waste to landfill and other sustainability related goals.
• Prepare and submit regulatory permit applications and reports.
• Perform visible emission readings, conduct waste inspections, and collect and assess storm water samples.
• Interpret collected data and environmental records to aide in reporting.
• Provide on-site regulatory assistance at industrial facilities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with new and existing clients.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Common office tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, using a personal computer, and communicating verbally. Most work is conducted indoors with occasional project site visits. Lifting up to 50 pounds, maneuvering outdoors, using technical data collection equipment is necessary at times. Must be able to drive vehicle to project sites and meetings with clients. Travel for field work or work at client sites depending on client needs or requirements. Visual acuity necessary to perform responsibilities.

Desired Education/Licensure

Bachelor's in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field. A minor in Sustainability, a plus.

Desired Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance (such as in consulting, environmental health and safety (EHS) management, or with an environmental regulatory agency.)
• Experience in hazardous waste management, including waste characterization.
• Experience preparing various environmental reports and other regulatory agency documents.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance and regulations.
• Insight into developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, especially with generating proposals and reports.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, generating formulas and calculations.
• Time management, ability to handle multiple tasks, with attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Technical and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement and activities.
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
• Vacation, sick, and volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
• 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock options (we are 100% employee-owned!).
• And more!

About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 22 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.