Environmental Engineer

Knoxville, TN | Full-Time | Office-Based: A well-established environmental consulting firm in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking an early-career Environmental Engineer to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in environmental consulting while working directly alongside experienced engineers and project managers supporting industrial and commercial clients. The role provides hands-on exposure to environmental compliance, air permitting, emissions reporting, and multi-media environmental projects across a variety of industries. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem solving, working with data, and developing practical solutions for real-world environmental and regulatory challenges.

What You'll Do: This role includes exposure to a broad range of environmental compliance and consulting work, with a strong emphasis on technical analysis, air quality, and regulatory support. Responsibilities may include:· Assist with environmental compliance projects involving air quality, stormwater, SPCC, wastewater, hazardous waste, and chemical inventory programs· Support air permitting activities, including emissions calculations, regulatory applicability reviews, and recurring compliance reporting· Collect, organize, interpret, and analyze operational and environmental data from industrial facilities· Prepare technical reports, permit applications, calculations, spreadsheets, and regulatory documentation· Conduct site visits and facility inspections to support environmental evaluations and compliance assessments· Work closely with senior engineers and project managers on active industrial and manufacturing projects· Assist in developing corrective actions and practical compliance solutions for clients What's Required· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field· 1–5 years of relevant experience preferred (internships considered)· E.I.T./E.I. certification is a plus· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required· Ability to work with technical data, calculations, and reporting· Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills· Self-motivated with interest in long-term professional growth within environmental consulting· Valid driver's license with willingness to travel to client sites as needed Preferred Experience Experience or exposure in any of the following areas is considered a plus:· Air permitting and emissions calculations· Environmental compliance reporting· Industrial or manufacturing operations· GIS, databases, programming, or data analytics· Federal or state environmental regulations Why This Opportunity This role is designed for someone seeking long-term career development within a stable and established consulting environment.· Direct mentorship from experienced engineers and environmental professionals· Exposure to a wide variety of industrial environmental projects· Clear path for advancement into mid-level and senior engineering roles· Collaborative team environment that values critical thinking, independence, and technical growth