Assistant District Engineer 2025-01564 Sheridan, WY 82801, USA

Wyoming; Wyoming; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking an Assistant District Engineer who will review applications and prepare permits related to water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role requires technical evaluation of designs, on-site inspections of construction projects, and collaboration with various state agencies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have 1-2 years of progressive experience in the field, along with a Professional Engineer's License.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and prepare permits for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Provide technical evaluations and consultations for projects.
• Inspect construction projects to ensure permit compliance.

Skills

Communication

Engineering principles

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant District Engineer position reviews applications and prepares permits for water and wastewater infrastructure construction projects, subdivision reviews, and the delegation of permitting authority to local entities; evaluates water and wastewater facilities for operator certification requirements, assists with violations against the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Water Quality Rules, and works with the District Engineer in assisting various local, state, federal, and other organizations to meet project objectives.

Successful candidate may work from a DEQ office in Sheridan, Lander, Casper or Cheyenne.

Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR [e-mail]


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

• Ensures the designs and plans for water distribution systems, water treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, and wastewater treatment plants, prepared by other engineers, meet technical and policy requirements, state statutes, federal regulations, and recommends approval or suggests modifications.
• Provides technical evaluation, rule interpretation, and consultation for projects and designs for other 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 to ensure permit objectives and requirements are being achieved.
• Inspects and evaluates water and wastewater infrastructure to establish operator certification requirements.
• 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. Affix PE stamp to engineering work performed.
• Responsible for project documentation.

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 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 one year of hire date.)

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
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview, you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.
  

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.