Environmental Engineer - Wastewater Construction Permitting

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Wastewater Engineer Construction Permitting role is an engineering position in the Facility Construction and Engineering Support Section of the Office of Water Quality at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The primary work is reviewing and approving construction permit applications related to sanitary sewer construction or improvements. Design experience is preferred; relevant wastewater engineering coursework or a degree may also be accepted. Professional Engineer registration is preferred but not required. The position reviews plans, specifications, permit applications, and design summaries; evaluates compliance history; conducts inspections and investigations; and provides technical assistance to applicants and regulated facilities. The engineer may prepare reports for administrative or regulatory action, advise enforcement staff, participate in hearings, and testify as an expert witness. This role is exempt from overtime compensation; employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary. Supervisory duties may be assigned based on agency needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least four years of experience in Engineering and related fields.
License to practice engineering in the State of Indiana.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, and local environmental and public health and safety laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of sciences including chemistry, environmental sanitation, sanitary engineering, structural design, mathematics, safety engineering, and physics.
Ability to conduct surveys, inspections, and investigations and prepare reports used as evidence and as a basis for recommendations.
Ability to review plans and specifications for treatment and control systems, identify adverse environmental impacts, and recommend more environmentally sound alternatives.
Effective planning and time-management, problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices related to air, land, and water pollution; solid and hazardous waste and disposal; occupational health and safety; and/or water supply, depending on division assignment.
Ability to use Computer Assisted Design (CAD) programs, electronic documentation, and database entry and maintenance.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Design experience.
Relevant wastewater engineering coursework or degree.
Registration as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed engineering reviews of plans and specifications and conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with Indiana standards.
Review permit applications and supporting documents, including plans, specifications, and design summaries, and evaluate compliance history.
Conduct surveys, investigations, and inspections; collect data and samples for laboratory analysis; prepare reports for administrative or regulatory action; and potentially testify at hearings or in court.
Review plans and specifications to identify deficiencies and potential problems and recommend sound alternatives.
Ensure facilities comply with safety requirements and 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.
Respond promptly to the general public, consultants, contractors, government officials, and permit applicants.
Perform other assigned duties and activities as needed.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 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.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.