Environmental Engineer - Grand Rapids

Environmental Engineer, Chemical Engineer or Scientist
Location: Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Farmington Hills, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Continue Your Career with Purpose. Drive Environmental Compliance and Sustainability.
Fishbeck is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Engineer, Chemical Engineer, or Scientist to join our Environmental Health & Safety Department. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about environmental compliance, sustainability, and delivering innovative solutions for industrial clients.

You'll work on diverse projects involving regulatory assistance, permit applications, site evaluations, and detailed reporting-collaborating with industry leaders and government agencies to help clients maintain compliance and achieve sustainability goals.

• Prepare and submit water-related permits (Groundwater Discharge, NPDES, Soil Erosion, Part 22).
• Collaborate on Special Use, Inland Lake and Stream permits, and Water Withdrawal Use registration.
• Develop environmental plans (SPCC, PIPP, HWCP, SWPPP) and complete associated requirements including inspections and collecting and assessing storm water samples.
• Maintain compliance records and reporting for environmental permits.
• Conduct compliance audits through inspections, data gathering, and document reviews; recommend corrective actions and prepare reports.
• Perform air emission inventories, compliance reviews, and greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations.
• Assist clients in achieving sustainability goals such as zero waste to landfill.
• Provide on-site regulatory assistance at industrial facilities.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field (minor in Sustainability is a plus).
• 5 years of experience in environmental compliance (consulting, EHS management, or regulatory agency).
• Experience in hazardous waste management and environmental reporting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for proposals and reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas and calculations).
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Physical Requirements
Must be able to work in an office setting and travel to project sites. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, maneuver outdoors, and use technical equipment for documentation. Visual acuity and spatial awareness are essential.

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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.

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