What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer / Geologist position at Granger?
Location: Lansing, MI
Position Type: Full-Time | Salaried
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Impact: Play a critical role in protecting the environment and ensuring compliance across all operations
- Variety: Work across groundwater, storm water, air quality, waste acceptance and environmental assessments
- Leadership & Influence: Serve as a trusted advisor and directly collaborate with regulatory agencies
- Growth: Lead projects end-to-end and help prepare the organization for evolving regulations
- Culture: Values-driven, family-owned organization committed to safety, integrity and service
- Benefits: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision and strong 401(k) contributions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead environmental compliance programs across all Granger locations
- Serve as subject matter expert for environmental engineering and regulatory requirements
- Prepare permits, monitoring plans, reporting and regulatory submissions
- Analyze environmental data and implement corrective actions
- Develop and manage hydrogeologic and groundwater monitoring programs
- Oversee sampling protocols, testing frequency and statistical evaluation of data
- Prepare quarterly compliance reports and interpret monitoring results
- Manage installation and maintenance of monitoring wells
- Conduct drinking water assessments and implement corrective actions as needed
- Prepare and implement Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) plans
- Oversee SWPPP programs and NPDES permitting
- Conduct site inspections, visual assessments and corrective actions
- Train teams on storm water compliance requirements and emerging regulations
- Ensure compliance with EGLE AQD permits and standards
- Monitor and report air emissions (monthly and annually)
- Support NSPS reporting and evaluate odor mitigation systems
- Manage spill response, SPCC plans and SARA reporting
- Conduct site audits, inspections and compliance training
- Support hazardous material analysis and disposal
- Collaborate with legal counsel and regulatory agencies as needed
- Evaluate materials for acceptance across operations
- Identify prohibited or hazardous materials
- Assess potential environmental and safety risks
- Manage environmental site assessments (Phase I & II, BEAs)
- Provide guidance on environmental risks during property transactions
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biosystems engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science or related field
- Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
- 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, hydrogeology, solid waste or environmental consulting
- Proven experience working with regulatory agencies and managing environmental reporting and remediation projects
- Strong knowledge of Michigan EGLE Hazardous Waste Management (Part 111) and Solid Waste Management (Part 115)
- Construction and Industrial Storm Water Operator certifications preferred
- Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and thrive in a dynamic environment