Overview

The Water Investment Division is seeking a highly organized individual with engineering experience in the planning and construction of municipal drinking water, wastewater and stormwater improvements, strong people skills, and interest in helping municipalities improve their water infrastructure. This position will afford the right individual the opportunity to make a major contribution to help protect the environment and is part of a growing engineering team that includes Professional Engineers with many years of experience in water infrastructure.

The position will provide engineering support for publicly funded municipal and private sector projects to plan and construct drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and other water infrastructure improvements. The job duties will consist of reviewing and approving engineering reports, consultant agreements, construction contract documents, progress payments, and project related certifications. This position will interact with federal and state funding partners, municipal officials, project owners, engineering consultants, and regulatory officials, and will provide technical advice to other Department programs.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated ability to manage publicly funded projects, and experience working with federal funds.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Engineer V - Water Investment Division (Job Requisition #55352), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level V: 55352

Level VI: 55358



Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil or mechanical engineering AND two (2) or more years of experience in a related engineering field.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as an Environmental Engineer IV

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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