Environmental Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) and Roth options

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock programs

Scholarships

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

An established Fortune 150 steel tube manufacturer seeks an Environmental Engineer to oversee environmental compliance and regulatory programs across three Alabama facilities in Birmingham, Decatur, and Trinity. The role emphasizes permitting, reporting, auditing, field support, and continuous improvement, with strong collaboration with Operations and EHS teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Engineering or related field, at least two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of environmental compliance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of air, water, waste, and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to travel regularly between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day environmental compliance across three facilities.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports (DMR, TRI, Tier II, etc.).
• Support air, water, stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, and waste permitting activities.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and maintain compliance documentation.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Maintain ISO 14001 programs and emergency plans.
• Partner with plant leadership to resolve issues and drive improvement.
• Provide environmental training and community outreach support.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental footprint across sites.
• Occasional on-call support for environmental matters at the Decatur facility.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory programs

Auditing

Regulatory liaison

Field support

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Environmental Science

Chemical/Civil Engineering

Job description

Multi-Site – Steel Product Manufacturing | Birmingham, Alabama

Environmental Engineer Job Summary

A Fortune 150 steel tube manufacturer is seeking an Environmental Engineer to manage environmental compliance and regulatory programs across three Alabama manufacturing facilities in Birmingham, Decatur, and Trinity. This high-visibility role combines permitting, reporting, auditing, field support, and continuous improvement. The right candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable on the production floor, and skilled at building strong relationships with operations and EHS teams.

• Manage day-to-day environmental compliance across three industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports, including DMR, TRI, Tier II, and other applicable regulatory filings.
• Support air, water, stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, and waste permitting and compliance activities.
• Interact professionally with environmental regulatory agencies and demonstrate compliance with permits, regulations, corporate standards, and environmental practices.
• Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, investigations, corrective actions, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain ISO 14001 programs, emergency contingency plans, and environmental compliance documentation.
• Partner with EHS Coordinators, Safety Technicians, plant leadership, and operations teams to resolve issues proactively.
• Provide environmental training and guidance to employees and support community outreach initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, environmental culture, and the facilities' environmental footprint.
• Provide occasional on-call phone support for environmental matters, primarily involving the riverfront Decatur facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of environmental compliance experience involving air, water, waste, pollution control, and/or wastewater operations in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of environmental requirements involving air, water, EPCRA, DOT, and hazardous waste.
• Experience preparing regulatory reports and maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with plant employees, site leadership, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between the Birmingham, Decatur, and Trinity facilities, with occasional overnight travel.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NPDES and air permitting, SPCC plans, DMR reporting, TRI, Tier II, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, or regulatory agency interaction.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or auditing an ISO 14001 environmental management system or equivalent EMS.

Schedule, Travel & Compensation

• Typical schedule: 40 hours per week, generally 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; some flexibility is available once a consistent schedule is established.
• Regular weekly travel between Birmingham, Decatur, and Trinity; occasional overnight stays may be required.
• Mileage, hotel, and meal expenses are reimbursed when applicable.
• Base salary target: $90,000-$100,000, depending on experience.
• Additional profit-sharing bonus (15-20% depending on annual profitability across all divisions)
• ROA bonus opportunity; historical payout has been approximately 17%-19%

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k) and Roth retirement options; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; employee stock programs; scholarships; and performance-based compensation programs.

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to own meaningful environmental programs across multiple facilities while remaining close to plant operations. You will join a collaborative environmental and safety team, gain broad exposure to permitting and compliance programs, and have room to grow within a stable industrial organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.