Engineer Trainee - Environmental Protection - See Posting

Under close supervision of the Senior Engineer, employee will perform professional work at the entry level of engineering services. Under limited supervision, prepare plans, specifications, design drawings and maps for requisitioning of contraction of land and water reclamation projects.

With use of AutoCAD drafting software, complete detailed drawings for construction projects. Prepare engineering cost estimates of reclamation work to be bid out by requests for quotation (RFQ) and by work directive. Assist in the Determination of property acquisition boundaries and calculate land areas and earthwork volumes.

Provide professional certification of design and construction documents. Review both in-house and outside consultant provided engineering designs, drawings and specifications, ensure that the plans and specifications are complete, achieve the required reclamation objectives set forth in the revoked permit and/or any modifications.

Conform to code requirements and design appropriate facilities to meet current water treatment obligations. Perform and/or direct corrections to such plans including NPDES applications for permits associated with reclamation projects.

Make/approve any adjustments to reclamation plans as site conditions warrant. Review and approve construction inspection reports, perform project management for OSR projects from inception to completion, which includes, but not limited to: Conducting pre-bid conferences, prepare project addendums, pre-construction conferences, reviewing project submittals for approval, review and approval of payment applications (I.E.

Invoices), review and approval of project field adjustment, prepare project change orders, directing project inspection staff and performing construction inspections as needed, calculate project quantities for project closeout. Resolve issues and disputes with contractors and work with private landowners to minimize the impacts of mining and reclamation on their property consistent with the mining permit conditions. Plan, design and provide technical assistance with the operation of polluted mine drainage treatment facilities to meet applicable water quality standards set by NPDES permitted discharges. Will cooperate with other state and federal agencies (OSM, EPA, USACOE, DNR, and Courts) to complete reclamation and minimize adverse environmental impacts to off-site property and resources.

Prepare requisitions, work directives, MR-12 Forms, DOH permit applications, stormwater permit applications and addendums. Have the ability to learn and use AMD-Treat and AUTOCAD software for design of acid mine drainage water treatment facilities to comply with NPDES regulated water quality standards.

Attend regular state or federal sponsored training sessions as needed.

Have knowledge of and/or the ability to learn and design pumping systems for water treatment. Design sludge pumping and sludge handling systems on AMD-Water treatment projects.

Conduct or arrange for investigation of complaints and prepare appropriate reports.

Maintain weekly and monthly work reports, preform impoundment safety inspections following MSHA guidelines for frequency and methods. Employee will perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

Employee must be computer literate with the ability to learn skills in AutoCAD and GIS software.

 *Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. *

• Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter. *

• Note: Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position. *

• Note: All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

 If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to:

WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Training: Bachelor's degree in any engineering curriculum.

AND

Satisfactory completion of the examination on the fundamentals of engineering (FE).

OR

Current certification in good standing as an Engineer Intern issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

• DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION*  
• Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or Mining Engineering experience; and/or those who have experience with mining reclamation and acid or alkaline mine water treatment remediation; and/or those who have experience in AutoCAD, troubleshooting electrical systems and their components. *