Careers at Monroe Environmental – Join Our Growing Team
Monroe Environmental is committed to attracting and retaining the most skilled individuals across a variety of job functions. If you would like to apply for a position, or would like to be considered for future openings, please contact us via email, fax, or mail using the contact information below.
Why Work for Monroe Environmental?
At Monroe Environmental, you’re not just taking a job — you’re building equipment that helps industries protect clean air and water around the world.
We are a leading designer and manufacturer of custom air pollution control and water/wastewater treatment systems, serving heavy industry with engineered solutions that make a measurable environmental impact. Our team includes skilled fabricators, welders (steel and plastic), machine assemblers, millwrights, engineers, and project professionals who take pride in designing and building high-quality equipment in-house.
Employees choose Monroe Environmental because we offer:
- Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
- Stable, long-term career opportunities — 40% of employees have at least 10 years with the company, 12.8% with 20 years or more!
- Hands-on, technical work that builds real expertise
- A collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental solutions
With decades of industry experience and a commitment to quality craftsmanship, Monroe Environmental provides a place where skilled professionals can grow, contribute, and take pride in the work they do every day.
We work…we play! Employees and their families at a Toledo Mud Hens game.
High School Students and Young Adults
Are You Looking for a Career in the Skilled Trades?
The Monroe Environmental Welder/Fabricator Certification Program offers the perfect opportunity to work, earn college credit with free tuition, and have guaranteed employment.
Current Openings
Monroe Environmental is Growing! New Positions Added!
Monroe Environmental offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates shall complete a background check, physical, and drug test.
Office Positions
Position Summary
The focus of the Field Service Engineer is to install, commission, service, and repair Monroe Environmental air pollution control and water and wastewater treatment systems at customer sites. This is accomplished through hands-on troubleshooting, equipment start-up and run-off, customer training, supplier inspections, and collaboration with operations, engineering, project management, shop fabricators, and customers.
Responsibilities:
- Installation, start-up, and commissioning of company manufactured systems at customer facilities, including scrubbers, dust collectors, mist collectors, wet ESPs, clarifiers, separators, thickeners, air strippers, fans and ductwork, mist eliminators, tanks, pumps and piping, filtration systems, chemical feed equipment, and associated controls
- Performs in-house and on-site run-offs (factory and site acceptance testing) to verify systems meet design specifications and performance requirements
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system failures, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, valves, and analyzers
- Determines appropriate repairs/resolution, balancing downtime, cost, and long-term reliability
- Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, upgrades, and retrofits on installed equipment
- Resolves routine problems and collaborates with engineering and project management for timely resolution of all punch list items
- Serves as a primary customer contact on technical and service-related issues
- Trains customer operators and maintenance personnel on safe operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
- Performs in-process and final inspections at subcontractor and supplier facilities to verify workmanship and conformance to drawings and specifications
- Prepares service reports, inspection reports, start-up checklists for internal and external customers in a timely manner
- Identifies opportunities for spare parts, service agreements, and system upgrades
- Follows all required safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, PPE, confined space, etc.
- Maintains tools, test equipment, and spare/replacement parts
- Additional duties as identified by team members
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service mechanical and electrical equipment
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Working knowledge of industrial equipment and systems:
- Pumps, piping, valves, and hydraulic principles
- Fans, blowers, ductwork, and airflow principles
- Motors, VFDs, starters, and control panels
- PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation (pH, ORP, level, flow, pressure)
- Chemical feed and dosing systems
- Proficiency with typical hand and power tools and test instruments such as multimeters and pressure gauges
- Ability to travel up to 70%, including overnight stays and occasional weekends
- Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain a passport
- Ability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders and platforms, work in confined spaces and at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Experience working in industrial facilities a plus:
- Chemical/Petrochemical
- Automotive/Aerospace/Machining
- Food & Bev
- Mining
- Municipal/Government
- Energy
- Pharmaceutical
- Steel and Metals
- Refineries (Oil & Gas)
- And many others
- Literate in English, with excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple customers and projects
- Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Education and/or Beneficial Skills and Experience:
- Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering; or Associate degree or technical certificate in electromechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent military training preferred
- 3-5 years of field service, maintenance, or industrial equipment experience preferred, but not required
- Experience with air pollution control or water and wastewater treatment equipment a plus
- OSHA 10/30 or similar safety training a plus
Position Summary
The focus of the Field Service Technician is to install, commission, service, and repair Monroe Environmental air pollution control and water and wastewater treatment systems at customer sites. This is accomplished through hands-on troubleshooting, equipment start-up and run-off, customer training, supplier inspections, and collaboration with operations, engineering, project management, shop fabricators, and customers.
Responsibilities:
- Installation, start-up, and commissioning of company manufactured systems at customer facilities, including scrubbers, dust collectors, mist collectors, wet ESPs, clarifiers, separators, thickeners, air strippers, fans and ductwork, mist eliminators, tanks, pumps and piping, filtration systems, chemical feed equipment, and associated controls
- Performs in-house and on-site run-offs (factory and site acceptance testing) to verify systems meet design specifications and performance requirements
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system failures, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, valves, and analyzers
- Determines appropriate repairs/resolution, balancing downtime, cost, and long-term reliability
- Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, upgrades, and retrofits on installed equipment
- Resolves routine problems and collaborates with engineering and project management for timely resolution of all punch list items
- Serves as a primary customer contact on technical and service-related issues
- Trains customer operators and maintenance personnel on safe operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
- Performs in-process and final inspections at subcontractor and supplier facilities to verify workmanship and conformance to drawings and specifications
- Prepares service reports, inspection reports, start-up checklists for internal and external customers in a timely manner
- Identifies opportunities for spare parts, service agreements, and system upgrades
- Follows all required safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, PPE, confined space, etc.
- Maintains tools, test equipment, and spare/replacement parts
- Additional duties as identified by team members
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service mechanical and electrical equipment
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Working knowledge of industrial equipment and systems:
- Pumps, piping, valves, and hydraulic principles
- Fans, blowers, ductwork, and airflow principles
- Motors, VFDs, starters, and control panels
- PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation (pH, ORP, level, flow, pressure)
- Chemical feed and dosing systems
- Proficiency with typical hand and power tools and test instruments such as multimeters and pressure gauges
- Ability to travel up to 70%, including overnight stays and occasional weekends
- Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain a passport
- Ability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders and platforms, work in confined spaces and at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Experience working in industrial facilities a plus:
- Chemical/Petrochemical
- Automotive/Aerospace/Machining
- Food & Bev
- Mining
- Municipal/Government
- Energy
- Pharmaceutical
- Steel and Metals
- Refineries (Oil & Gas)
- And many others
- Literate in English, with excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple customers and projects
- Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Education and/or Beneficial Skills and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electromechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent military training preferred
- 3-5 years of field service, maintenance, or industrial equipment experience preferred, but not required
- Experience with air pollution control or water and wastewater treatment equipment a plus
- OSHA 10/30 or similar safety training a plus
Position Summary
The focus of the Structural Engineer is to be responsible for the structural analysis, design, and technical support of industrial equipment and supporting structures. This is accomplished through structural engineering calculations, code-compliant design, drawing review, and collaboration with project engineers, mechanical designers, sales, estimating, customers, shop fabricators, field personnel, and related team members. A Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to provide or coordinate signed and sealed structural calculations and drawings, is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Perform structural analysis and design for industrial equipment and supporting structures.
- Develop engineering calculations for bridges, catwalks, support beams, columns, bracing, equipment anchorage, base plates, pipe and duct supports, lifting lugs, trunnions, lifting beams, and temporary lifting conditions.
- Analyze structures for dead, live, equipment, operating, maintenance, wind, snow, seismic, hydrostatic, transportation, installation, and other applicable loads.
- Determine appropriate load combinations based on governing codes, customer specifications, and project requirements.
- Perform stability evaluations including overturning, sliding, buckling, deflection, and vibration where applicable.
- Perform bolted and welded connection calculations and design base plates, anchor bolts, equipment anchorage, and structural interfaces with concrete foundations.
- Perform or coordinate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) when required for complex equipment or structural conditions.
- Work closely with mechanical engineers, project engineers, designers, and CAD personnel during development of equipment and structural drawings.
- Review customer approval drawings, general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, installation drawings, structural steel drawings, and vendor/subcontractor drawings for structural requirements.
- Evaluate existing designs and provide recommendations for structural modifications, reinforcement, repair, or field-fit conditions.
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing and fabrication teams, including review of weld details, material substitutions, fabrication deviations, and nonconformances.
- Assist sales and estimating with technical proposals, preliminary structural concepts, design criteria, and structural engineering requirements for new opportunities.
- Review customer specifications and identify applicable structural codes, design loads, certification requirements.
- Provide or coordinate signed and sealed structural calculations and drawings when required, including coordination with third-party engineers for additional state registrations.
- Support field installation and troubleshooting by evaluating site conditions and providing engineering recommendations for structural modifications.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience, preferably involving industrial or manufacturing applications.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Structural engineering and structural steel design experience, preferably in industrial capital equipment, heavy fabrication, water/wastewater, air pollution control, chemical/process equipment, or similar industries.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel member design, connection design, welding, bolted connections, base plates, anchor bolts, wind and seismic loading, equipment loading, and structural stability.
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including AISC, ASCE 7, IBC, AWS D1.1/D1.6, OSHA, and other project-specific requirements.
- Familiarity with AWWA D100, API 650, ASME, ACI, PIP, aluminum design standards, FRP design standards, and international structural codes is beneficial.
- Experience with industrial equipment and structures such as clarifiers, thickeners, tanks, scrubbers, towers, ductwork, equipment supports, platforms, bridges, catwalks, ladders, stairs, and skids are beneficial.
- Experience performing structural calculations and analysis for fabricated equipment and support structures.
- Ability to read and review engineered drawings, fabrication drawings, construction drawings, specifications, and 3D CAD models.
- Experience with structural engineering software such as RISA-3D/RISAConnection, STAAD.Pro, ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, Autodesk Structural Analysis, or similar applications is preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mathcad, and other engineering software applications is beneficial.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, and certifying structural calculations and drawings is preferred.
- Experience working directly with fabrication shops and providing practical design-for-manufacturing solutions is preferred.
- Periodic travel to customer sites or fabrication facilities may be required for inspections, field troubleshooting, and project meetings.
Position Summary
The focus of the Applications & Estimating Engineer is to support the sales efforts of the company for the engineering, design, and commissioning of air pollution control and/or water and wastewater treatment systems. This is accomplished primarily through preparing costs estimates and technical proposals for Monroe Environmental equipment and services. It requires process and applications engineering, system design, and collaboration with project engineers, mechanical designers, customers, vendors, sub-contractors, and related project stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Applications engineering and system design of air pollution control and/or water and wastewater treatment equipment
- Assist sales engineers to evaluate new opportunities from technical feasibility standpoint
- Prepares technical proposals which describe equipment design, scope of supply, exclusions, project schedules, and prices
- Prepares detailed cost estimates which include allocations for engineering, manufacturing, project management, materials, and other specific project costs
- Mechanical design and process engineering, including piping design and calculations, equipment sizing, and component selection
- Selection of pumps, fans, and other process equipment through evaluation and technical review of materials of construction, flow/pressure, and other process requirements
- Prepares engineering drawings and schematics (GA, PID/PFD, etc.)
- Assists with preparing engineering submittals for customers
- Prepares purchasing requisitions for system components
- Assist with writing, compiling, and editing Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manuals
- Review customer approval drawings, shop fabrication drawings, installation drawings, O&M manuals, bill of material, and subcontractor scopes of work
- Resolves discrepancies by proactively collecting and analyzing missing or required information
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications
- Additional duties as identified by team members
Skills and Experience:
- Engineering and mechanical system design, preferably in industrial capital equipment
- Familiar with the design of tanks in metal and plastic/FRP, pumps and piping systems, fans and ductwork, structural steel, instrumentation, and controls
- Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, and other software applications essential
- Knowledge of air handling systems and/or water treatment technologies
- Industrial processes which generate water and air pollution
- Water pollutants and properties (metals, suspended solids, dissolved solids, oils, etc.)
- Pumps, maintenance, curves, and hydraulic principles/laws
- Air pollutants and properties (acid gases, alcohols, oils, VOCs, PM, mist, etc.)
- Fan curves and laws – pressure, velocity, horsepower, and airflow
- Ability to read engineered drawings, prints, and specs
- Experience visiting industrial facilities a plus:
- Refineries (Oil & Gas)
- Chemical/Petrochemical
- Automotive/Aerospace/Machining
- Food & Bev
- Mining
- Municipal/Government
- Energy (Utilities, Solar, Battery)
- Pharmaceutical
- Steel and Metals
- Semiconductor
- And many others
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Work experience in a manufacturing or engineering work environment
- Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Education and/or Beneficial Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer, chemical engineer, estimator, or project engineer at a minimum
Shop Positions
Position Summary
Our custom design and build equipment includes fabrications (steel, stainless or fiberglass) electrical, piping, fans, motors, blowers, drives, gaskets and valves.
Qualified candidates shall have 3-5 years minimum experience in Welding, and/or completion of Welding degree/certificate from a post-high school institution.
Welders/Fabricator: MIG, TIG, flux core, blueprint reading
Assemblers: Blueprint reading, knowledge and use of hand tools
Position Summary
The Plastics Fabricator will use specialized equipment to fit and weld materials such as PVC, Polyethylene and Polypropylene on our custom design and built equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Manufacture and fabricate finished plastic products
- Follow blueprints to meet product specifications
- Calculate material measurements to verify specifications
- Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
- Average of 45-55 hours per week
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Preferred to have 2-4 years minimum experience in:
- Blueprint Reading
- Knowledge and use of hand and power tools
- Plastic welding experience or the ability to learn the trade
- Previous experience in manufacturing, or related field
- Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics
- Ability to handle physical workload
Position Summary
We are seeking an Industrial Machine Assembler of our custom equipment to become an integral part of our team! Some of the Assembler’s duties will include installing electrical panels, run piping, install fans, install motors, install v-belt drives, run conduit and pull wire.
Qualified candidates shall have 3-5 years minimum experience in:
- Blueprint reading, knowledge and use of hand tools, power tools , overhead cranes, fork lift and aerial lift’s (welding experience would be a plus)
Responsibilities:
- Install various equipment components
- Follow blueprints to meet product specifications
- Follow and document per our procedures the proper installation of components
- Average of 45-55 hours per week
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in assembly of machinery, manufacturing, or other related fields
- Familiarity with hand and power tools and procedures
- Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics
- Ability to handle physical workload
Position Summary
Responsible for the assembly and wiring of electrical components in an electrical control panel for the successful operation of air pollution control and water treatment equipment.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Install electrical wiring and assemble components according to blueprints and electrical diagrams.
- Assemble electrical panels according to wiring specifications.
- Drill and tap holes in specified locations for mounting control units, push buttons and other devices using hand tools, drills and other applicable tools.
- Attach breakers, relays, contactors, bus bars, transformers, push buttons, HMI screens, meters, plugging devices and fuse blocks to mounting holes with bolts and screws using wrenches, screwdrivers, and nut drivers.
- Cut, bend and form conduit pipe and tubing used to connect circuits and sub-assemblies.
- Connect color coded wires, and crimp to wire ends.
Additional Education, Skills, and Experience:
- High school diploma
- 3-5 years wiring industrial equipment and/or equipment panels
- Ability to read blueprints
- Hilo experience.
- Commitment to safety
Position Summary
The Industrial Painter / Assembler will be responsible for painting industrial equipment, using enamel and epoxy material as well as assemble equipment according to specifications and drawings.
Qualified candidates shall have 3-5 years minimum experience in:
- Painting industrial equipment, using enamel and epoxy material
- Sandblasting
- Assembles machinery, fabricated metal products, electrical equipment, fan assemblies, motors, pumps, piping, mount conduit, pull wire, and more according to directions.
- Read blueprints schematics, and build to those specifications
- Uses various machines, fork lifts, overhead cranes and hand/power tools to accomplish assigned tasks
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience painting industrial equipment
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
- Properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment
- Basic ability in measuring equipment, reading, or writing
- Ability to weld is a plus
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and performing tasks
- Must be able to lift up to 20-30 pounds
- Must have manual dexterity to assemble products and machines
- Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components
Position Summary
Responsible for operating CNC Plasma & Press Brake table machines and a strong understanding of fabrication processes. This role is crucial in ensuring the production of high-quality metal components while adhering to safety standards and specifications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC Plasma and Press Brake machines to cut, bend and shape metal components according to specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to ensure accuracy in fabrication
- Utilize hand tools and measuring instruments such as calipers to verify dimensions and quality of finished products
- Perform routine maintenance on press brake equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and maintain workflow efficiency
- Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes for material handling as needed
- Assist in programming the Press Brake, and CNC Plasma table for complex cuts, bends and shapes, ensuring precision in production
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years experience as a Press Brake Operator or in a similar role within a steel, fabrication manufacturing environment.
- Familiar with basic math skills, using measurements and calculations
- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics effectively
- Experience with hand tools and quality inspection techniques is preferred
- Knowledge of safety standards in manufacturing settings is essential
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and performing tasks
- Must be able to lift up to 20-30 pounds
- Must have manual dexterity to assemble products and machines
- Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components
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Monroe Environmental Corp
ATTN: Human Resources
810 West Front Street
Monroe, MI 48161