Improving the Environment, Strengthening Communities

Environmental Project Engineer I

Location: Grand Haven, MI

Lakeshore Environmental, Inc. (LEI) is actively seeking an environmental engineer to join its West Michigan team.  The successful candidate will undertake challenging and interesting work on a wide variety of projects related to water and wastewater engineering, design, and permitting as well as other natural resource projects.  The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated employee who can function independently and as part of a fast-paced team.

This position is a full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week and potential to grow.  This position is also eligible for health insurance, short/long term disability, a Simple IRA with company match, and accrual of paid time off (PTO).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field work including groundwater and surface water sampling, aquifer testing, and construction oversight.
• Provide engineering support in wastewater treatment system analysis, design, implementation (industrial, non-municipal)
• Assist in data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, and technical reports.
• Assist in natural resources permitting, including (but not limited to) Groundwater Discharge permits, and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits
• Engineering support for storm water management and/or modeling
• Engineering support for Industrial compliance projects and inspections
• Hydrogeological studies, groundwater modeling
• Field work opportunities for this position will be year-round with some out-of-town travel
• Focus on team project delivery, taking direction primarily from Project Managers
• Communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field with 0 to 5 years’ experience.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record
• Ability to succeed in at a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering field with 3+ years’ experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Engineer in Training (EIT), Certified Professional Engineer (PE) in Michigan, or on track to obtain.
• Detail oriented with mechanical aptitude with hands-on trouble shooting/problem solving skills.
• Experience preparing documents for EGLE and other regulatory agencies.
• Strong commitment customer service, sales, and marketing.

Please submit resume and references to info@my-lei.com.  Reference “Project Engineer” in the subject line.