Environmental Engineer - Water Date Posted: Jun 11, 2024 Requisition ID: 444722 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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. About (Indiana Department of Environmental Management: 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: This position will review plans and specification for the goal of issuing a construction permit. This position will provide education and outreach assistance to engineers, public water systems, professional associations, and the public. The incumbent should show attention to detail, be task oriented and highly organized dealing with multiple permit applications at any given time. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. 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. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college.
Four (4) years’ experience in Engineering and related field.
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.
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
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [emailprotected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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