Environmental Engineer 12 - Hazardous Waste Sec...
@ State of Michigan

Lansing, MI
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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Overview

The Environmental Engineer 12 - Hazardous Waste Section position serves as the senior worker responsible for independently using environmental engineering and project management skills related to Part 111 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (Act 451) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This role involves engineering reviews of complex and controversial hazardous waste facility license applications, closure/postclosure plans, and corrective action plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering reviews for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal projects.
  • Draft licenses, approvals, or denials for various hazardous waste projects.
  • Coordinate review processes with Department staff and external agencies.
  • Act as a technical resource for license applicants, the public, and internal teams.
  • Support projects for The Dow Chemical Company sites and Dow Silicones Corporation.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in engineering is required along with three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, including one year at the Environmental Engineer P11 level.

Additional Information

The role supports the mission of protecting Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. Applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts. For more details, please view the job specification here.

Key skills/competency

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Hazardous Waste
  • License Review
  • RCRA Compliance
  • Engineering Analysis
  • Technical Drafting
  • Regulatory Knowledge
  • Collaboration
  • Public Engagement
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How to Get Hired at State of Michigan

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight environmental engineering and regulatory experience.
  • Research Michigan's initiatives: Understand state environmental policies and challenges.
  • Emphasize project management: Showcase past complex project reviews.
  • Prepare technical examples: Detail engineering reviews and compliance checks.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Part 111 regulations thoroughly.
Study RCRA and Act 451 guidelines.
Practice engineering project documentation.
Brush up on compliance auditing techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project scenario.
Explain your teamwork approach.
Share experience under regulatory pressure.
Discuss handling controversial decisions.

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