Environmental Engineer 9-P11/Licensed 12
Environmental Engineer 9-P11/Licensed 12 - Onsite Wastewater Program
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Salary: $24.99 - $44.53 Hourly
Location: To Be Determined - TBD, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 09/18/2024
Closing Date: 10/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division is filling an Environmental Engineer 9-P11 or Licensed 12 position. This position will collaborate with a team of experienced staff to oversee engineered wastewater system projects, alternative wastewater treatment system projects, and other wastewater system proposals prepared by a third-party engineer.
This position offers the following exciting career possibilities:
- Become an expert in engineered and alternative onsite wastewater treatment systems and onsite drinking water.
- Conduct engineering analysis, examination, and approval of third-party licensed engineer plans for local health department permitting projects that include onsite wastewater treatment.
- 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:
- 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 EGLE staff, engineers, local health department staff, and other professional staff in the onsite wastewater field.
Examples of actual projects for these positions include:
Provide technical expertise to local health department and internal staff regarding site suitability, soil conditions, and onsite wastewater treatment system design evaluation, review, and approval.
- Represent EGLE at meetings with local health departments, government officials, industry associations, and various organizations to discuss statewide standards and considerations for critical and complex onsite wastewater treatment projects.
- Contribute to a team of professionals in charge of Michigan’s onsite wastewater treatment systems.
Position Description (Download PDF reader) - Environmental Engineer Lcnd 12
Position Description (Download PDF reader) - Environmental Engineer 9-P11
The work location of this position will be either the Cadillac, Bay City, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Jackson, Warren, Gaylord, or Marquette District Office, depending 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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in 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 Licensed Engineer 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.
NOTE: Also requires current Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE:
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At EGLE, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s 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 Michigan’s residents.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and your 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.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalEngineer.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Agency: State of Michigan
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address: 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone: 517-284-5014