Environmental Engineer III

Overview

Overview The Environmental Engineer performs environmental assessments, field sampling, data interpretation, report preparation, and engineering activities to support environmental projects including due diligence, redevelopment, assessment, mitigation, and remediation projects. Responsibilities expand with experience and may include environmental site assessments, environmental compliance assessments, air quality evaluations, modeling and data interpretation, remediation planning and oversight, vapor mitigation system design, remediation system design, oversight of system installation, system operation and maintenance, and task management.

This position is within ASTI, a division of PEA Group, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while delivering accurate, high-quality, and defensible results for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent fieldwork, including soil, groundwater, stormwater, soil gas, air, and dust sampling.
• Perform complex field sampling tasks with supervision, including pressure field extension testing and remedial/vapor system installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Perform facility inspections/audits for environmental compliance and permitting.
• Draft environmental compliance reports, permitting documents, and regulatory submittals.
• Perform engineering analyses related to air quality, emissions, and environmental controls for review.
• Assist with the design of vapor mitigation systems for new construction and redevelopment projects.
• Assist in the development of remediation system concepts and designs as experience grows.
• Evaluate site conditions and provide recommendations to support environmental due diligence and redevelopment planning.
• Coordinate subcontractors and make field-level sampling decisions in coordination with the project manager.
• Provide quality control checks on data tables, logs, and figures.
• Communicate with project managers on sampling results and field progress.
• Support small proposal development and maintain certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER).
• Review Health and Safety Plans.
• Observe all safety protocols and ensure proper sample handling and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• EIT preferred; PE or progress toward PE is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• 3-6 years of related work experience required.
• Experience with field sampling, environmental compliance, or air quality assessments.
• Familiarity with vapor mitigation system design or remediation system design preferred.
• Knowledge of state environmental regulations (EGLE or similar).
• Strong data analysis, problem solving, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in technical report writing and environmental data interpretation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, Log Plot, Mod Flow, and other environmental data platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in testing and reporting.
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Sound judgment in field safety, sampling, and data documentation.
• Adaptability to changing project conditions and ability to contribute to multiple service lines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a combination of office and field settings. Fieldwork may include soil, groundwater, stormwater, and…