Entry Level Environmental Engineer
The Entry Level Environmental Engineer at Confidential Client supports air quality and environmental health and safety compliance projects, including permitting, emissions reporting, and site assessments. This hybrid role involves both office and field work, collaborating with diverse clients across industries such as Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Manufacturing, contributing to sustainable environmental solutions and regulatory compliance.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Environmental Engineer to join their Integrated Sustainability and Compliance (ISC) team. This hybrid role supports air quality, EHS compliance, environmental due diligence, and sustainability projects across commercial, industrial, and federal clients. The role combines office, remote work, and field visits, with travel expected up to 10–20%.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client seeks an early-career engineer who will support air quality and EHS compliance projects. Typical responsibilities include:
- Assist with air permitting and routine air permit compliance reporting
- Prepare emissions calculations (regulated pollutants and greenhouse gases)
- Support Tier II and TRI reporting and emissions inventory development
- Assist with stormwater, wastewater, and waste management permitting
- Support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and due diligence reporting
- Collect samples and support site investigations (soil, water, vapor) and inspections
- Support spill preparedness and response planning
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, applying strong organizational and analytical skills
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Willingness to perform both field and office work; travel up to 10–20%
Preferred
- Relevant internship or practicum experience
- EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $54,648 — $91,080 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
- Full-time role; contractor status may apply per project (see Employment Type)
- Benefits for eligible employees typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, and optional programs such as tuition reimbursement and wellbeing assistance.
Work Location & Travel
- Primary location: Walled Lake, MI (hybrid — office + remote + client sites)
- Travel: up to 10–20% (may include overnight trips)
- Most tasks can be performed from an office location or remotely per project needs
Why This Role
This is a developmental role within a growing ISC team focused on sustainability, compliance, and EHS services. You’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse sectors (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing), work with multi-disciplinary teams, and have room for career growth based on skills and initiative.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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