Environmental Permitting & Compliance Engineer (Hybrid)

barr; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Barr is seeking a motivated chemical or environmental engineer to join its permitting and compliance consulting team in Michigan. You will help determine applicable environmental regulations for facilities and what is required to attain and stay in compliance, including permitting for new facilities or changes.

The role involves diverse projects across fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power sectors, applying regulatory knowledge to develop practical, compliant solutions while supporting client

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or related scientific field.
• Experience: internship, co-op, or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting (min five months).
• Strong communication, prioritization, and scheduling abilities; capable of navigating ambiguous projects.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to seek feedback.
• Strong technical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and work with project teams and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, and waste.
• Calculate emissions and discharges and develop compliance strategies.
• Support 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 minimize resource impacts and communicate progress with teams.
• Provide on-site client support as needed (may require travel).

Job description

Barr is seeking a motivated chemical or environmental engineer to join its permitting and compliance consulting team in Michigan. You will help determine applicable environmental regulations for facilities and what is required to attain and stay in compliance, including permitting for new facilities or changes.

The role involves diverse projects across fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power sectors, applying regulatory knowledge to develop practical, compliant solutions while supporting client