We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its' citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.
This position will be located at Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.
- Assistant/Associate Environmental Engineer
- Evaluate engineering documents, including engineering reports, detailed plans and specifications, and other submittals for wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint source projects to ensure compliance with standard engineering practices, regulatory requirements, and protection of public health and the environment.
- Prepare approval letters, construction permits and operating permit modifications.
- Review environmental information specific to projects and prepare environmental determinations for projects.
- Review and evaluate engineering documents, schedules, and other project information related to financially assisted projects during construction, through project completion.
- Conduct routine construction inspections.
- Coordinate closely with the Financial Assistance Center team, regional planning agencies, department colleagues, including the Compliance and Enforcement team and Regional Office teams, regarding the status of projects of mutual interest.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to the regulated community, public citizens, private engineering consultants, legislators, and others regarding laws, regulations, and engineering requirements through in-person or online meetings, written communications, and presentations.
- Participate in training and technical conferences to remain current on engineering practices and innovative treatment technologies, and effectively communicate this information and experience to other department engineers and engineering consultants.
- Professional Environmental Engineer
- All the duties of an Assistant/Associate Engineer above, plus:
- Mentor and train Associate and Assistant Engineers and provide peer review of documents.
- Become a subject matter expert for a range of topics key to a successful Clean Water State Revolving Fund program, such as technical topics or new policies, procedures, or rules, and/or particulate in department and interagency workgroups as a department representative.
- Assist with maintaining standard operating procedures for the Financial Assistance Center's funding programs. Participate, as needed, in efficiency events and offer suggestions for improvements to streamline processes and maintain consistency throughout the program.
To be hired as a Professional Engineer, you must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Environmental Engineering : Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
- Planning and Evaluating : Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
- Writing : Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
- Assistant Engineer - A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 0-2 years relevant experience.
- Associate Engineer - A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 2-4 years of progressive relevant experience.
- Professional Engineer - Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri with at least four full years of satisfactory engineering experience, as required for licensure.
Benefits & Work-life Balance Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .
How we invest in you: - Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
- Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.
Ginny Bretzke, P.E., Clean Water Engineering Unit Chief, 573-751-1302 or ginny.bretzke@dnr.mo.gov
Or
Aarick Roberto ( DNR Recruiter) , 573-522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@dnr.mo.gov
