Environmental Engineer 9-P11/Licensed 12 - Surface Water

This position collaborates with a team of experienced engineers at EGLE to resolve complex issues. The surface water engineer is involved with performing sanitary surveys, surveillance visits, and reviewing plans, specifications, and permit applications for noncommunity water supplies which have treatment plants subject to the Surface Water Treatment Rules. The noncommunity surface water treatment engineer also has responsibility for reviewing monthly operation reports and assisting water supplies subject to the Surface Water Treatment Rules.

This position offers the following exciting career possibilities:

• Work with key statewide leaders within Michigan to improve public health protection by collaborating on projects, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Become an expert in surface water treatment operations, technologies, and regulations.
• Forge close professional networks with USEPA and counterparts from other states on approaches to optimize water quality.
• Travel to unique areas of the state and visit state of the art water treatment facilities.
• Collaborate on review of large, multimillion dollar construction projects, such as water towers, pump facilities, and treatment plant upgrades.
• Balance life and work through job flexibility, paid sick leave, compensation time, and many other attractive benefits.
• Focus on professional development through training and career advancement opportunities.
• Work in a department which values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• Enjoys working with a team of dedicated professionals.
• Is eager to hone communication skills by preparing and presenting training materials to diverse audiences.
• Has a passion for improving the quality of life for Michigan residents, including those in disadvantaged communities.
• Embraces a dynamic job by using a blend of technical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Finds fulfillment in important projects by taking initiative and ownership.
• Enjoys collaborating with a variety of customers including engineers, operators, city councils, legislators, reporters, academia, and the public.

Examples of actual projects for this position include:

• Planning and presenting surface water treatment training webinars for operators.
• Reviewing the construction plans and specifications for a water treatment plant upgrades.
• Helping operators develop tools to calculate daily water plant disinfection.
• Helping operators identify, troubleshoot, and correct turbidity data anomalies.
• Contributing to a team of professionals in charge of responding to water system emergencies.

Environmental Engineer 9-P11:

The surface water engineer performs engineering review and surveillance of public water supplies as defined by the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act (Act 399, PA 1976, as amended) for surface water systems. The activities consist of, or are related to, evaluation, construction, and surveillance and monitoring of surface water treatment for these public water supplies. The surface water engineer also performs the first-line engineering review of construction permit applications and supporting documentation.

Position Description - Env Engineer 9-P11

Environmental Engineer Licensed 12

This position functions as the senior engineer for the engineering review and issuance of construction permits for all surface water treatment plants as assigned. This position will also be responsible for reviewing technical documents and analyzing technical data related to surface water systems. Possession of a registered professional engineer license is required to be eligible for the 12 level.

Position Description - Env Engineer Lcnd 12

The work location of this position will be either the Lansing, Bay City, Cadillac, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Warren, Marquette District Office or Gaylord Field Office, based on the selected candidate. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person) or a fully remote work schedule (with occasional travel to their official work location). Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process. Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Geological, or Environmental Engineering.

Experience

Environmental Engineer 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Environmental Engineer 10
One year of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer 9.

Environmental Engineer P11
Two years of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including one year equivalent to Environmental Engineer 10.

Environmental Engineer Licensed 12
Three years of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Engineer P11.

ABOUT EGLE : The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigans environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

At EGLE, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigans land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigans residents.

Please attach a cover letter addressing the duties and tasks in the position description, a resume, and official college transcripts to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

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