Natural Resources Engineer 2 - 20101488

State of Ohio • Cambridge, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Natural Resources Engineer 2 for its Division of Mineral Resources Management, headquartered in Guernsey County. The position is based at 9900 Brick Church Rd, Cambridge, Ohio, and works under the general direction of a registered professional engineer. The engineer supports abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects through design calculations, CADD-assisted design, preparation of construction plans, permitting, and construction inspection oversight as needed.

The position is permanent and full-time, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., subject to change. Starting pay is $34.53 per hour, with multiple pay increases during the first 7.5 years of service to an end salary of $50.66 per hour. Cost-of-living adjustments may also apply, and longevity pay supplements begin after five years of state service.

Inspections may involve exposure to inclement weather and unsafe conditions, walking distances, climbing and navigating rough terrain, steep slopes, embankments, spillways, and ladders while carrying necessary equipment. The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, a valid Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by a State Licensing Board, and one year of engineering-related experience.

Requirements

• Engineering degree from a recognized school or college accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued by a State Licensing Board.
• One year of engineering-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Work under the general direction of a registered professional engineer.
• Perform design calculations.
• Use Computer Aided Drafting Design (CADD) to assist with design work.
• Prepare construction plans for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation projects.
• Obtain applicable permits and/or assist staff in obtaining them.
• Conduct inspection oversight of AML project construction as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.
• Multiple pay increases over the first 7.5 years of service.
• Potential cost-of-living adjustments.
• Longevity pay supplements beginning after five years of state service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level