Environmental Engineer - Wastewater Construction Permitting

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview:

The Wastewater Engineer Construction Permitting role is an engineering position in the Facility Construction and Engineering Support Section of the Office of Water Quality. Main tasks consist of review and approval of construction permit applications related to sanitary sewer construction or improvements. Design experience is preferred, but relevant educational background (wastewater engineering coursework/degree) can also be accepted. Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred but not required.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Plan Review: Perform detailed technical engineering reviews and specifications of facilities and conducts on-site inspections to ensure that they meet State of Indiana's standard guidelines.

Permit Review: Conduct permit reviews including review of permit application documents, plans, specifications, design summaries and evaluating the compliance history.

Surveys/Inspection: Conduct surveys, special problems investigations and inspections to collect data, collect samples for Lab analysis, prepare reports for administrative and/or regulatory action and may testify at hearings and in court.

Technical Assistance: Technically review plans and specifications with emphasis on identifying deficiencies and potential problems and recommending sound alternatives.

Enforcement: Ensure facilities comply with safety requirements, advise enforcement staff on technical issues, prepare or review enforcement documents; attend hearings, prehearing conferences, and preparatory meetings; and testify as an expert witness at hearings or in court.

Customer Service: Provide prompt responses back to the general public, consultants, contractors, government officials, permit applicants.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

License to practice engineering in the State of Indiana

Thorough knowledge of, and ability to apply, federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the environment and the protection of the public’s health and safety.

Advanced knowledge of the sciences including chemistry, environmental sanitation, sanitary engineering, structural design, mathematics, safety engineering and physics.

Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations and prepare reports for use as evidence and basis for recommendations for action.

Ability to review plans and specifications for treatment and control systems with emphasis on identification of adverse environmental impacts and to recommend more environmentally sound alternatives.

Ability to do effective planning and time management skills, problem solving, judgment, and communication skills

Advanced knowledge of the principals and practices of air, land, water pollution, solid and hazardous waste and disposal, occupational health and safety and/or water supply based on the division you will be assigned to.

Ability to utilize Computer Assisted Design (CAD) related programs, electronic documentation, and database entry and maintenance.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least four (4) years of experience in Engineering and related fields.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .