Environmental Engineer 9-P11/Licensed 12 - Surface Water Treatment Engineer - 5410649-0

This position collaborates with a team of experienced engineers at EGLE to resolve complex issues. The surface water treatment engineer assists with performing sanitary surveys, surveillance visits, and reviewing plans, specifications, and permit applications for community water supplies which have treatment plants subject to the Surface Water Treatment Rules.

The surface water treatment engineer also assists with reviewing monthly operation reports and serves as a contact for communities subject to the Surface Water Treatment Rules.

This position offers the following exciting career possibilities

• Be a key statewide leader within Michigan to improve public health protection by collaborating on projects, policies, procedures, and standards, as well as through mentoring staff.
• 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

• 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 conventional water treatment plant rehabilitation project.
• 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. The following duties are to be assigned to Genesee, Lapeer, Gratiot, Isabella, Saginaw, Sanilac, Midland, Bay, Arenac, Iosco, Alpena, Mackinac, Chippewa, Schoolcraft, Delta, Menominee, Marquette, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties.

Position Description - Env Engineer 9-P11

Environmental Engineer Licensed 12

This position functions as the recognized resource for the engineering review and issuance of construction permits for all surface water treatment plants for a specified geographic area (Genesee, Lapeer, Gratiot, Isabella, Saginaw, Sanilac, Midland, Bay, Arenac, Iosco, Alpena, Mackinac, Chippewa, Schoolcraft, Delta, Menominee, Marquette, Baraga and Ontonagon counties). This position will also be responsible for reviewing technical documents and analyzing technical data related to surface water systems.

Position Description - Env Engineer Lcnd 12

The work location of these positions will be either the Bay City, Cadillac, 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.

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 Engineer 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: Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan for the Environmental Engineer Licensed 12 level.

ABOUT EGLE

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, 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.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.

State of Michigan – Employee Benefits

Please attach a resume, cover letter, 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: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERLICENSED_12611_7.pdf