Staff Environmental Scientist
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Employment Type: Full Time
Advance Your Career with Purpose. Help Drive Safe, Compliant, and Sustainable Redevelopment.
Fishbeck is seeking a motivated Staff Environmental Scientist/Specialist to join our Due Diligence team. This role is ideal for an environmental professional with strong analytical skills, a passion for highquality work, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. You will support and lead environmental site assessments, due diligence evaluations, and redevelopmentrelated investigations while helping deliver clientfocused solutions across Michigan.
What You'll Do
- Conduct environmental due diligence projects, including standard and customized Phase I ESAs in accordance with ASTM standards.
- Prepare clear, concise reports that evaluate environmental conditions and potential liability risks.
- Plan, perform, and oversee Phase II ESA investigations, including field sampling of soil, groundwater, and other environmental media.
- Manage multiple projects, maintaining alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Communicate proactively with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors.
- Collaborate on Brownfield Redevelopment projects and work closely with other Fishbeck remediation and compliance teams.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
- Knowledge of environmental due diligence is beneficial, and experience performing Phase I and Phase II ESAs in accordance with ASTM standards is a plus
- Understanding of environmental regulations, business transactions, and liability frameworks; familiarity with Michigan programs preferred.
- Strong technical writing, data evaluation, and communication skills.
- Michigan Asbestos Building Inspector accreditation or relevant experience identifying and sampling asbestos is a plus.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Ability to conduct site visits, navigate outdoor environments, and perform sampling activities. Work may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the use of standard sampling tools. Must be able to operate a vehicle for project travel and use standard office technology. Visual acuity is required to perform reporting and field responsibilities.
Why Fishbeck?
Work alongside experienced environmental professionals on meaningful projects that support safe development, risk reduction, and community revitalization-all within a collaborative, peoplefirst culture. As a 100% employeeowned firm, Fishbeck is committed to your longterm success and professional growth.
What we offer
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement, continuing education support, and professional development programs
- Vacation, sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
- 401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock ownership
- Opportunities for flexible and hybrid schedules
- And more!
About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the nation's premier professional consulting firms, with 20 regional offices and more than 750 staff members. Our integrated services span engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management, allowing us to deliver reliable, creative, and clientcentered solutions from concept through completion.
Fishbeck is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
Feb 19, 2026