- Salary: $26.24 – $43.63 Hourly
- Location: Lansing, MI
- Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Job Number: 7601-25-WRD-023
- Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
- Opening Date: 06/02/2025
- Closing Date: 6/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
- Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job Description
Note:Â If you previously applied to this posting, please do not reapply, your application is still being considered.
Perform watershed modeling in the estimation of low flows and flood frequency discharges on a statewide basis for consultants and state, local, and federal agencies.  The flood frequencies discharge determinations are in support of the Floodplain Regulatory Authority in Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA).  The low flow estimations are used to minimize the impacts of discharge waste to the waters of the state, and in support of EGLE’s Water Use Program.
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Review preliminary and final plat submittals and perform engineering hydraulic analysis for the determination of the 100-year floodplain elevations and establish floodplain limits within proposed subdivisions and recommend approval, denial, or modification of projects under Sections 116 and 117 of the Land Division Act, 1967 PA 288, as amended (Act 288); and process applications for permits for proposed subdivision projects within the 100-year floodplain submitted under Part 31 of the NREPA.
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Perform other duties of the Hydrologic Studies and Floodplain Management (HSFMU) on an as needed basis, including hydraulic modeling, database update and maintenance, and field data collection.
Position Description (Download PDF reader)
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.
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 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 work location of this position will be Lansing, MI. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person). 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.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, three references and official college transcript 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/EnvironmentalEngineer_12608_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Employer: State of Michigan
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address: 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone: 517-284-5014
