Environmental Engineer

BB&E is a full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to the federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support industrial and federal environmental remediation projects and programs in Northville, MI.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of work as an Environmental Engineer, which may include supporting the preparation of technical documents, conducting historical research related to environmental sites, summarizing historical activities and results of previous investigations, compiling data, and other support tasks as needed by the appropriate Project Manager.
• Support field work for a wide variety of environmental investigation/remediation projects. Fieldwork tasks may include but are not limited to assisting the Field Team Leader (FTL) with sample collection from a variety of environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, surface water, stormwater, pore water, groundwater, soil vapor, and air). Surveying sample locations using a GPS unit, documenting field activities on field forms and field logs, and shipment of samples to an analytical laboratory. Note: Some field work may require one or more overnight stays with the field team.
• Support BB&E Project Mangers by performing project tasks as requested by Project Mangers. You will be expected to follow instructions in the field as directed by the FTL or as outlined in project-specific work plans. Track, document, and report your daily field progress to the FTL. Verify that appropriate field quality control is being implemented as instructed by the FTL. Verify that work is being conducted in accordance with project-specific health and safety plans.

Requirements

• Key Qualifications and Skills:

• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification is required.

• Individual with attention to detail.

• Technical writing experience: experience or ability to document meeting discussions and prepare meeting minutes.

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously.

Experience, Certification, and Education:

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• A Bachelor’s or higher degree program concentrating in Environmental Studies is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to: stand/walk/kneel/crouch and to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time; operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to travel to meet clients, attend conferences, and conduct site visits.
• Work Environment: Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions; occasionally required to navigate rough terrain.
• PPE & Safety: Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary, typically using gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, and steel toe boots; may encounter hazards or contaminants during work tasks
• Be able to thrive in BB&E’s highly collaborative environment and team culture.

Benefits

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Financial wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.