Assistant/Associate Engineer

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.

Please Note : The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

You’ll be joining the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program Engineering Section, where science and policy meet to safely design and operate a Resource and Recovery Act (RCRA) facility. While your primary emphasis will be on the design and operation of solid waste processing facilities and disposal areas; you will also have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge about permitting hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities. You’ll work with a diverse group of team members and stakeholders to ensure waste disposal in Missouri meets regulatory requirements for protection of human health and the environment.

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, technical/engineering principles and/or practices applicable to assigned projects, and area of expertise.
• Review engineering documents for permitting the construction, operation, closure, post closure, and remediation of solid waste disposal areas and processing facilities as well as other solid waste management projects. Review and recommend approval for changes/modifications to the original permitted design or operations plan.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure construction is in compliance with approved engineering design. Attend on-site meetings to discuss any construction related issues.
• Issue authorization to operate landfill disposal cells once construction is complete.
• Coordinate all projects, activities and tasks, as necessary and appropriate, with internal and external stakeholders including executive team members, regulated facilities, facility consultants, other department Programs/Divisions, the public, local, state and federal agencies; and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Complete projects, assignments and tasks within established timeframes in conformance with the technical requirements of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance. Deliver draft work products for supervisory and project team review that are complete, accurate and in as close to final format as possible.
• Attend training, participate in oversight of projects and review technical literature/publications, guidance documents and new regulations and apply new knowledge and skills gained via formal training and
  
  on-the-job experiences to in-depth technical review and administration of assigned projects.
• Statewide travel for periods up to one week may be required.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Environmental Engineering : Knowledge of the 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.
• 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.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• 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.
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Assistant Engineer - A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is preferred.
• Associate Engineer - A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and 2-4 years of progressive relevant experience (additional education may substitute for the required experience). Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is preferred.

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 (such as Professional Engineer licensure) when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Shawn Muenks, P.E., Special Projects Unit Chief at 573-526-3924 or shawn.muenks@dnr.mo.gov

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Aarick Roberto, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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