Staff Engineer - Environmental Compliance
China Twp, MI, US
DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.
Join Our Team at Belle River Power Plant!
Are you passionate about environmental compliance and sustainability? We’re looking for a dedicated Staff Engineer in Environmental Compliance to join our team at the Belle River Power Plant in East China Township. This role requires the individual to be onsite 5 days a week. In this role, you’ll ensure our operations meet the highest standards across all environmental media, including water, waste, land, and air. Ideal candidates will have experience in RCRA waste management, NPDES permit compliance, ROP reporting, spill prevention and response plans, Integrated Contingency Plans, environmental emergency planning, spill response and cleanup, Hazwoper certification, Part 91 Soil Erosion inspection, above-ground storage tank inspection, and Tier II reporting.
Working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!
Job Summary
Intermediate level engineer responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Uses judgment in applying or recommending adaptions and modifications. Typical assignments are in the areas of engineering or scientific design, problem solving, and technical support for the optimum operation and maintenance of company assets. Participates on teams of field employees, technicians, engineers and other personnel.
Key Accountabilities
- Performs engineering assignments, proposing solutions to engineering related problems.
- Works with experienced professionals to recommend and implement timely solutions involving routine engineering, design, operation, maintenance of company assets and market optimization.
- Collaborates with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems within time and budget constraints.
- Develops models and analyzes data to recommend solutions and/or improvements in processes and programs; develops and presents presentations to all levels of management and/or external parties.
- May provide field engineering assistance or technical support.
- Keeps up to date on current technology and market/technology trends.
- Ensures environmental regulatory compliance by monitoring, reporting, developing, and implementing procedures and strategies.
- Perform, coordinates, and recommends solutions for environmental issues based on investigations, professional judgement, current industry practices and occasional consultation with experienced professionals.
- Reviews and interprets environmental regulations and proposed regulatory changes to assess impact and to ensure compliance.
- Represents the company on environmental issues with regulatory agencies and industry groups.
- Understanding of environmental laws and regulations.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science job relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of job relevant experience.
Other Qualifications
Preferred:
- Experience in RCRA waste management, NPDES permit compliance, ROP reporting, spill prevention and response plans.
- Knowledge of Integrated Contingency Plans, environmental emergency planning, spill response and cleanup.
- Part 91 Soil Erosion inspection, above-ground storage tank inspection, and Tier II reporting.
- Hazwoper certification.
Other Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word.
- Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills.
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
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