Positions Available in our Brighton, Kalamazoo, Mt. Pleasant, and Traverse City Offices
Type: Full-Time, Experienced
Overview
Michigan Consulting and Environmental is seeking an entry-Level environmental engineer, geologist, or environmental scientist to join our Michigan-based team.
Are you an environmental engineer, geologist, or environmental scientist with 0 to 4 years environmental/consulting experience? Do you enjoy working in the field with a team of staff and field scientists to assess the environmental conditions of sites? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a fast paced, growing environmental consulting firm that values its employees' enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. This position requires an individual with effective communication skills as significant team interactions are expected. We are dedicated to providing a supportive atmosphere that allows individuals to grow their careers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Will work under the supervision of a Staff Scientist or Engineer.
- Perform moderately complex reporting and technician tasks within a broad work scope, and/or plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates project work for medium to large work scopes.
- Standard project assessments include conducting complex engineering, scientific assessment and analysis, and/or managing tasks or projects.
- Demonstrates competency in a combination of areas, including field oversight, technical knowledge, and task management.
- The position may entail approximately 20% office work and 80% field work on a variety of projects, including industrial/commercial, state and federal sites of environmental contamination.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related technical field (M.S. Preferred).
- Ideal candidate will possess 0 to 4 years of related experience.
- Previous OSHA training (40 - hours HAZWOPER) and hazardous waste handling experience is preferred, but not required. Candidate must be able to perform field work with exposure to a variety of climatic conditions and potential exposure to hazardous materials and wastes.
- Environmental project experience in multimedia site investigations and remediation.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, OSHA, and state regulations.
- Field team leadership ability.
- Demonstrated maturity in judgment, innovative, and client relations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare reports and proposals.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Must pass a drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Benefits
- 401k Plan with up to 4% matching employer contributions.
- Paid Time-Off.
- Company sponsored education and training.
- Friendly and supportive teammates.
- Flexible schedule.
- Group Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with employer premium contributions.
- Short/long term disability & life insurance plans available.