Entry-Level Environmental Permitting Engineer (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co.; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with ESOP

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Barr Engineering Co. seeks a chemical or environmental engineer to join its permitting and compliance team in Michigan.

You will apply regulatory knowledge to help clients determine applicable environmental regulations and develop permitting strategies for facilities in fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power sectors. The role emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and teamwork across project teams, regulators, and clients, with hybrid work and up to 10% travel; safety and on-site site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or related scientific field.
• Minimum five months of internship, co-op, or post-college professional experience in industry, agency, or consulting.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate priorities while navigating ambiguity.
• Strong initiative, accountability, and willingness to seek feedback.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication with project teams, regulators, and clients.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with AI-assisted tools responsibly.
• Travel willingness; valid driver's license; legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.
• Calculate emissions and/or discharges and develop compliance strategies.
• Support the development of practical compliance strategies for industrial clients.
• Prepare regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare routine compliance submittals and develop compliance tools.
• Compile information for environmental permit applications.
• Strategize to avoid or minimize impacts on resources.
• Communicate questions, progress, and potential issues early with project teams.
• Provide on-site client support as needed (may require out-of-town travel).

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Barr Engineering Co. seeks a chemical or environmental engineer to join its permitting and compliance team in Michigan.

You will apply regulatory knowledge to help clients determine applicable environmental regulations and develop permitting strategies for facilities in fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power sectors. The role emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and teamwork across project teams, regulators, and clients, with hybrid work and up to 10% travel; safety and on-site site