Associate Chemical Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

EnSafe is accepting applications for a Full-time or Part-Time Environmental Associate Project Engineer to support our projects in Michigan and beyond. This is a remote position and can be based in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Clare, or other Michigan cities. 

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an Environmental Associate Project Engineer who enjoys solving complex environmental challenges through hands-on remediation design, operations & maintenance (O&M), and system monitoring. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative consulting environment, enjoys working with a diverse client base and multidisciplinary project teams, and is eager to expand their technical expertise while building a long-term career with a growing employee-owned consulting firm.

Joining our team means immersing yourself in an environment that nurtures creativity, encourages collaboration at all levels, fosters a supportive culture, and facilitates professional development.

Key Responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage O&M of remedial systems, operational data collection, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist with designing small and large-scale remedial systems to address soil, groundwater, and vapor contamination for sites regulated under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs.
• Prepare remediation feasibility studies, remedial action plans, and cost estimates.
• Design and lead pilot studies and field testing for various/emerging contaminants.
• Provide data compilation, database management, statistical evaluation, and modeling.
• Review existing data and develop a strategy to fill data gaps and determine the remedial approach.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Initiate and complete environmental inspections at client facilities.
• Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Execute other tasks such as SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, permit applications, and compliance reports; Brownfields assessment and rehabilitation; and remedial system construction management.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Between 3-10 years of experience.
• E.I.T or P.E. License, preferred.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. 
• Michigan EGLE Waste Treatment Plant Operator A-2d, B-3b Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficient with vapor mitigation and groundwater/soil remediation technologies, and remedial system troubleshooting and O&M.
• Experienced in drafting remedial system designs, plans and specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and material balances. 
• Understanding groundwater/lithology characteristics/logging, hydraulics.
• Critical thinking and critical thinking skills. 
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and communication skills. 
• Valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the U.S.
• Regional travel up to 35% on an annual basis. 

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe's mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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