Environmental Engineer 2

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

26d•$67,314

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and safety of drinking water by implementing EPA's and the State's safe drinking water rules and regulations at approximately 4,100 public water systems. The role ensures the safety of drinking water through review of construction permit applications at public water systems. Role includes review of plans and specifications for the issuance of construction permits. EE2 must be able to interpret specific information pertaining to construction standards for public water systems. EE2 must be able to provide technical expertise and guidance to public water systems, consulting engineers, system officials, and the public. The role includes having a thorough understanding of applicable rules and regulations. This position ensures regulations are implemented properly while providing compliance assistance for public water systems. Position includes on site construction reviews of permitted projects for compliance with the permit and applicable standards. Preparing reports and recommendations regarding construction. Following through with further administrative action for noncompliance with the permit and applicable rules and standards. Act as expert witness as needed. This position includes serving as a resource for IDEM staff on issues related to construction standards for public water system treatment and distribution. Providing appropriate and timely responses to inquiries from consulting engineers, public water systems and the public. This position requires attending and participating in training programs and conferences to educate systems, engineers, officials and the public regarding existing and new drinking water treatment technologies, AWWA standards, and Ten States Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college.
License to practice engineering in the State of Indiana.
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.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
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