Environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer (EIT Preferred)

Thomas & Hutton•Columbia, SC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your engineering career where your work supports environmental compliance and regulatory success across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to a wide range of environmental projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and work directly with clients to deliver practical, compliant solutions. If you’re motivated to build expertise in environmental permitting and compliance in a consulting environment, this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering
2–5 years of experience working with industrial and/or municipal clients
Experience preparing permit applications and compliance programs across multiple environmental media
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating project efforts
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and client interaction
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Client service–oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to visit project sites and interact with clients and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months strongly preferred (PE path encouraged)
Familiarity with air quality permitting and modeling software such as AERMOD preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare environmental permit applications and compliance programs across multiple media including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, and spill prevention
Support air quality permitting and compliance efforts, including air dispersion modeling using AERMOD or similar tools
Assist with environmental site assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reporting
Develop and prepare technical reports, compliance plans, and stormwater inspection documentation
Participate in client meetings and presentations, providing technical insight and regulatory guidance
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and regulatory compliance
Visit project sites to support compliance evaluations and data collection
Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives