Senior Environmental Engineer (PE)

Cox-Colvin and Associates, Inc.; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to join our growing environmental team in Ohio.

The role involves leading projects for industrial and commercial facilities, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver practical regulatory solutions. The candidate will manage SPCC plans, NPDES permitting, permit applications, and compliance audits, while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• PE license required; must hold a PE in any U.S. state and be willing to obtain Ohio licensure.
• 5+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience preparing SPCC Plans.
• Experience with NPDES permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead SPCC plan preparation and updates.
• Assist clients with NPDES permitting and stormwater compliance.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and regulatory reports.
• Manage projects from proposal through completion, including budgets and schedules.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients and coordinate with agencies.
• Support business development and client relationship management.
• Conduct facility inspections and environmental compliance audits.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Client communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Environmental Engineer (SPCC, SWPPP & Permitting)

Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc.

Join Our Growing Environmental Team

Cox-Colvin & Associates is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to join our growing environmental consulting practice. We are looking for a motivated professional who enjoys working directly with clients, managing projects, and helping industrial and commercial facilities navigate complex environmental regulations.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a variety of environmental projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, scientists, and other environmental professionals to deliver practical solutions for a diverse client base.

Primary Responsibilities

As an Environmental Engineer, you will:

• Prepare and update Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans.
• Assist clients with NPDES permitting and industrial stormwater compliance.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and regulatory reports.
• Conduct facility inspections and environmental compliance audits.
• Manage projects from proposal through completion, including budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and technical deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and compliance documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support business development by developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• 5+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Demonstrated experience preparing SPCC Plans
• Experience in at least two of the following:
• NPDES permitting and compliance
• Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing environmental consulting projects from proposal through completion, including client communication, scheduling, budgeting, and technical deliverables
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Candidates must hold a PE license in any U.S. state and be willing and able to obtain Ohio licensure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites

Additional Experience is Desirable

Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:

• Air permitting and compliance
• Hazardous waste (RCRA) compliance
• Brownfield redevelopment
• Vapor intrusion investigations and mitigation
• Environmental due diligence (Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments)
• Business development and client relationship management

Why Cox-Colvin?

For more than 30 years, Cox-Colvin & Associates has provided environmental consulting services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and legal clients throughout Ohio and beyond. Our team delivers practical solutions in environmental compliance, permitting, remediation, brownfields, vapor intrusion, groundwater investigations, and sustainability.

We value collaboration, professional growth, and long-term client relationships. Our engineers have the opportunity to manage meaningful projects, expand their technical expertise, and make a direct impact on our clients' success.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a respected environmental consulting firm, we'd love to hear from you.