Environmental Engineer III
About The Position
The Division of Drinking Water is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join its Permitting Section. The position may be filled at one of the advertised levels in the Environmental Engineer series, with salary determined by the level offered. Environmental Engineer III incumbents are fully competent engineers who use advanced training, experience, and independent judgment to perform technically complex engineering and permitting assignments or major multifaceted projects with minimal supervision. They organize and resolve engineering problems and regulatory conflicts, assess complex permit plans and projects for compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, and maintain liaison with water systems and design engineers. The role reviews engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for new drinking-water facilities; drafts construction permits; and ensures facilities implement best available technology standards while adding value to projects and providing service to water systems and consultants. It also includes assigned sanitary surveys, which must be completed before October 31 each year. A strong knowledge of water-treatment process fundamentals is preferred. The position is hybrid and based at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. A criminal history check is required. The position is full-time and eligible for a full benefits package. The advertised salary for Environmental Engineer III is $34.91–$55.36 per hour; the broader posting lists $26.61–$55.36 per hour across the job series.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- Licensed in the State of Utah as a professional engineer, or able to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
- Technical expertise in various aspects of water-system design and water-treatment systems analysis and design.
- Strong project-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of water-treatment process fundamentals.
- Ability to accept projects as assigned by the Deputy Director and/or Deputy Commissioner.
- Engineering practice involving water-system design and specifications, such as wells, distribution, storage tanks, and water-treatment facilities, with increasing responsibility; the ideal candidate has 0 to 15 years of practice.
Responsibilities
- Assess the feasibility of complex permit engineering plans, projects, systems, or equipment for compliance with state and federal environmental rules and regulations.
- Organize, administer, and resolve engineering problems and conflicts involving regulations.
- Maintain liaison with water systems and design engineers and coordinate environmental rules and regulations.
- Review engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for construction or installation of new drinking-water facilities.
- Draft construction permits.
- Ensure facilities institute best available technology standards, adding value to projects and providing services to water systems and consultants.
- Perform assigned sanitary surveys and complete them before the October 31 deadline each year.
- Schedule and conduct inspections and/or investigations.
- Manage multiple projects.
Benefits
- Full benefits package eligibility
- Job stability
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership
- Meaningful work benefiting the community
- Supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
