Environmental Jobs in Michigan
Environmental jobs in Michigan are open across East Lansing, Detroit, and Ann Arbor and other Michigan metros, with employers like Michigan State University, WSP, and Clean Harbors hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Engineer to join our team to support and grow our environmental engineering services for clients focusing on design and operational support of environmental remediation systems. The successful candidate will be engaged in both opportunity/client development and project delivery. The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team of specialists and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure, which allows for a combination of both in-office and remote work. Periodic travel may be required (10-15%).
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Senior Environmental Engineer, the focus of your work will be to lead multidisciplinary teams regarding site assessment, permitting, and environmental documentation service needs related to environmental remediation projects. You will actively lead and coordinate field investigations, sampling activities, pilot programs, and full-scale remedial efforts. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in fostering effective communication by engaging in face-to-face meetings with clients, technical teams, and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will provide senior level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables and coordinate additional project services that may include remediation system design, implementation, operation, and various civil engineering components.
In this role, you will also be involved in supporting and/or managing the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development and account leaders. This will include leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal development.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required qualifications for the role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar related discipline.
- 10 years of total experience in the environmental consulting industry. Associated experience with environmental agencies and departmental roles with commercial entities may be considered equivalent.
- 5 years of experience managing environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and the delivery of high-quality work products.
- 2 years of experience leading project pursuits, including direct client communication and preparation of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with federal, state, and local natural resource permitting agencies in the development of regulated utility and commercial development projects.
- Ability to lead the delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management, and good communication and collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, planners, engineers, and other specialists.
- Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with company leadership, staff, and client colleagues.
- Involvement in client development and leadership, including the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in environmental engineering or similar discipline.
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $112,640 - $168,960. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Environmental Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Michigan State University28

- WSP6

- Clean Harbors5

- Fishbeck5

- GHD5

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services53
- Education40
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Manufacturing7
- Construction & Real Estate6
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related natural science field
- Experience with environmental regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Air Act, or Clean Water Act compliance
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain before start date
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS for mapping and spatial data analysis
- Experience collecting and documenting soil, water, or air samples using standard field protocols
- Strong technical writing skills for preparing Phase I or Phase II environmental site assessment reports
Environmental Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many environmental jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 143+ environmental openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in East Lansing, Detroit, and Ann Arbor. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
Which Michigan cities have the most environmental jobs?
East Lansing, Detroit, and Ann Arbor have the most environmental openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire environmentals in Michigan?
Employers hiring environmentals in Michigan include Michigan State University, WSP, and Clean Harbors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote environmental jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 14% of environmental openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for environmental jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to environmental jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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