Engineer

Duties:

• Develop, update, and maintain Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans for substation facilities in compliance with EPA 40 CFR Part 112.

• Analyze engineering materials including site drawings, blueprints, aerial imagery, survey reports, and topographical data to support SPCC planning.

• Design and perform calculations for stormwater management and oil containment volumes.

• Create and revise facility diagrams using CAD and other design software to reflect SPCC requirements.

• Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify compliance with SPCC plans and ensure implementation of engineering controls.

• Maintain detailed records and prepare technical reports documenting SPCC compliance activities.

• Collaborate with construction, operations, and environmental teams to identify and mitigate environmental risks.

• Serve as a liaison with environmental agencies, respond to regulatory inquiries, and represent the utility during audits.

• Educate internal teams on spill prevention procedures and regulatory obligations.

• Ensure coordination across business units to align with federal, state, and internal environmental policies

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in civil engineering principles related to environmental compliance and infrastructure design.

• Strong working knowledge of EPA regulations, especially 40 CFR Part 112, and relevant Michigan environmental laws.

• Experience with spill modeling tools such as the Mineral Oil Spill Evaluation System (MOSES).

• Skilled in interpreting technical documents and producing accurate engineering drawings.

• Effective communicator with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet regulatory deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Active State of Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) license (required for SPCC plan certification and updates).

• Civil or Environmental Engineering background is preferred, while electrical/utility experience is not required but Nice to have

• SPCC experience is preferred, but candidates without direct SPCC experience can be considered.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities