Project Engineer 2024-00972

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position reviews applications and prepares permits for commercial oilfield waste disposal facilities (COWDF), and water and wastewater infrastructure construction projects; evaluates COWDF permit applications, conducts field inspections, may coordinate with partner agencies (federal, state, or local entities), provides technical assistance, reviews annual reports and closure cost estimates, assists with violations against the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Water Quality Rules and Regulations, and works with the COWDF District Engineer in assisting various local, state, federal, and other organizations to meet project and program objectives

Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR /deq.hr@wyo.gov / 307-777-7939

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Ensures the designs and plans for commercial oilfield waste disposal facilities (COWDF) prepared by other engineers meet technical and policy requirements, state statutes, and federal regulations and recommends approval or suggests modifications.

• Conducts reviews or prepares road applications, land applications, and produced water permits.

• Ensures the designs and plans for water and wastewater treatment plants and systems prepared by other engineers meet technical and policy requirements, state statutes, and federal regulations and recommends approval or suggests modifications.

• Provides technical evaluation, rule interpretation, and consultation for projects and designs for agencies, prepared and submitted by professional engineers.

• After evaluation, prepare, sign, and seal as necessary to permit approval, denial, or commentary on shortcomings and inadequacies.

• Inspects various types of large complex construction projects and COWDF sites to ensure permit objectives and requirements are being achieved.

• Assists with formal and informal training of crew personnel in the use of engineering design methods, tools, and software.

• Plans and coordinates various engineering development projects, provides on-site technical assistance as required, and inspects and monitors projects in progress for quality assurance.

• Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost-effective solutions.

• Provides technical assistance to other programs, agencies, or outside entities. Affixes PE stamp to engineering work performed.

• Responsible for project documentation.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, environmental, or other engineering fields.

Preference will be given to those with four (4) plus years of professional work experience, at the level of Engineer II, for water and wastewater systems, wells and piping, soils and groundwater investigations, and environmental quality research.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of current principles of engineering.

• Knowledge of current design and detailing policies and procedures for the work unit.

• Knowledge of mentoring and coaching skills.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to walk over rough terrain.

• Must be able to climb.

• Must be able to deal with inclement weather.

• Must be able to deal with heights.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

020-Department of Environmental Quality - Water Quality Division

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.