Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer

BB&E is a full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, that serves both the federal and private sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to our clients.

Position Summary

BB&E is currently looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Environmental Engineer to support several of our existing private and federal sector clients. This individual will work directly with existing staff to ensure safe, high-quality planning, execution, and delivery across a range of environmental consulting projects. The position is based in our Atlanta, Georgia office.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support environmental compliance associated with air, stormwater, and wastewater and maintain compliance of new and existing environmental permits for clients.
• Oversee regulatory and other external reporting requirements and ensure reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner, e.g., Tier II reports, TRI, Form R reports, biennial hazardous waste reports, discharge monitoring reports, air emission reports, etc.
• Development of plans, including SPCC plans, SWPPPs, BMPs, hazardous waste contingency plans, stormwater management plans, waste management plans, etc.
• Manage Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with current ASTM standards.
• Provide technical document reviews with detailed analysis of technical approach, regulatory compliance, and implement ability of proposed environmental compliance activities.
• Provide site investigation support throughout the environmental restoration process, including preliminary assessments, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, permit reviews, and related activities.
• Manage sample and data management activities for multiple federal and industrial clients.
• Track and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, including project management support.
• Develop cost estimates in support of proposals, client forecasting, project planning, and execution.

Requirements

Key Qualifications

Experience, Certification, and Education

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as an environmental consultant.
• Certification and Training: A PE in the state of Georgia is required; 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required; OSHA Supervisor Training is preferred.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Engineering is required.

The position requires specific knowledge of and experience with:

• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental statutes and regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, SARA, NPDES, and CCR Rules.
• Developing and delivering virtual and in-person environmental compliance training and regulatory updates to clients.
• Proven ability to work effectively with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and project teams to successfully execute the scope of work in accordance with the client’s expectations, while meeting financial, deliverable, and schedule metrics.
• Ability to interact with clients and a desire to perform business development to grow BB&E’s A&E business line.
• Technical writing experience, including the ability to document meeting discussions and prepare meeting minutes.
• Ability to collect and organize project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports, and provide recommendations independently.
• Expertise in data management and tracking, including use of databases, web-based information systems, and schedule tracking tools.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software platforms including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Collaborator: Engage, successfully communicate, and function as a member or leader of a team with the ability to manage multiple tasks, changes, and deadlines autonomously.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with industrial clients such as Georgia Power Company, Southern Company Services, Colonial Pipeline, Kinder Morgan, Republic Services, GE Aerospace, and GE Vernova.
• Proven ability to work with federal clients such as the Air National Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Strong compliance experience and field experience related to the completion of Phase I and Phase II ESAs, site investigations, remedial system design and installation experience, and remedial system operation and maintenance.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time; operate office equipment; use hands to handle objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to travel to meet clients, attend conferences, and conduct site visits.
• Work Environment: Must be comfortable and able to perform work both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions; occasionally required to navigate rough terrain.
• PPE & Safety: Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary, typically including gloves, hard hat, eye and hearing protection, and steel-toe boots; may encounter hazards or contaminants during work tasks.
• Be able to thrive in BB&E’s highly collaborative environment and team culture.

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer-provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer-provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Flexible PTO Plan plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully-vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Financial wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.