Environmental Engineer

Select Search, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Select Search, LLC is seeking an Environmental Engineer for a large industrial complex in the Greater Grand Rapids area. You will lead daily multi-media environmental compliance to help ensure the facility maintains its license to operate.

The role focuses on air, water, and waste regulations, collaborating with production teams and regulators, and supporting ISO 14001 and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree in environmental-related engineering/science field.
• 2–5 years of progressive environmental compliance experience in industrial or consulting settings.
• Direct experience in a manufacturing facility or heavy industrial complex preferred.
• Strong knowledge of air emissions, wastewater/stormwater, and hazardous waste regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to meet regulatory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain daily multi-media environmental compliance programs (Air, Water, Waste).
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports including FESOP, NPDES, Tier II, TRI, and annual waste summaries.
• Lead audits and inspections; develop corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Assist in regulator liaison, permit renewals, and responding to inquiries.
• Characterize and manage hazardous and universal waste storage and manifesting.
• Support ISO 14001 EMS improvement and implement waste- and energy-saving initiatives.
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness training for plant personnel.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental engineering

Air emissions

Wastewater management

Hazardous waste

Soft communication

CAPA / corrective actions

Education

BS in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Location: Greater Grand Rapids, MI Area (Relocation Assistance Provided)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial

Reports To: Environmental Manager

Position Summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a skilled and driven Environmental Engineer to join the environmental health and safety (EHS) team at our large industrial complex in the Greater Grand Rapids area. This role is critical in maintaining the facility's license to operate by managing daily multi-media environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in manufacturing, technical expertise in air, water, and waste regulations, and the communication skills necessary to collaborate with both production teams and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Media Compliance: Oversee and maintain daily compliance programs across all environmental media, with a balanced focus on Air (CAA), Water (CWA), and Waste (RCRA) regulations.
• Permitting & Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit local, state (EGLE), and federal regulatory reports, including FESOP Air deviations, NPDES wastewater monitoring, Tier II, TRI (Form R), and annual waste summaries.
• Audits & Inspections: Lead routine facility inspections and internal environmental audits to proactively identify compliance gaps. Develop and track corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Agency Liaison: Assist the Environmental Manager in hosting regulatory agency inspectors, managing permit renewals, and responding to regulatory inquiries.
• Waste Management: Characterize, track, and optimize the storage, labeling, and manifesting of hazardous and universal industrial waste streams.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the maintenance and optimization of the facility’s Environmental Management System (ISO 14001). Identify and drive waste-reduction, energy-saving, and sustainability initiatives.
• Training & Culture: Develop and deliver environmental awareness training to plant personnel to ensure a culture of compliance on the manufacturing floor.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of progressive environmental compliance experience within an industrial or engineering consulting setting.
• Industry Experience: Strong preference for candidates with direct experience working inside a manufacturing facility or heavy industrial complex.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven, hands-on experience handling a mix of air emissions tracking, wastewater/stormwater discharge management, and hazardous waste regulations.
• Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines effectively.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Full relocation assistance to the Greater Grand Rapids, MI area.
• Clear pathways for professional growth and career advancement within a global organization.