Environmental Engineer - Wastewater Construction Permitting
About The Position
Work for Indiana 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. 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. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. Role Overview: The Wastewater Engineer Construction Permitting role is an engineering position in the Facility Construction Section. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Design experience is preferred
- Relevant educational background (wastewater engineering coursework/degree) can also be accepted.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Conduct permit reviews including review of permit application documents, plans, specifications, design summaries and evaluating the compliance history.
- 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.
- Technically review plans and specifications with emphasis on identifying deficiencies and potential problems and recommending sound alternatives.
- 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.
- 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
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
