Engineer

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave: 15 vacation days

Sick leave: 15 days

11 paid holidays

Benefit package with insurance premium

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality in Oklahoma City seeks an Engineer in the Environmental Quality–Water Quality division. The role involves investigating complaints, enforcing regulations, and performing inspections on industrial wastewater and stormwater systems.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and Engineer Intern registration with the OK Board. Majority of duties are in-office with field components, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-recognized program.
• Registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board.
• Level V requires one year of engineering experience or a master’s degree substitute.
• Level VI requires two years of engineering experience or a master’s degree substitute.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and close/resolve complaints involving industrial wastewater and stormwater systems in assigned district according to DEQ procedures.
• Prepare formal and/or informal enforcement actions for significant violations at industrial wastewater and stormwater systems.
• Track progress of enforcement actions and take additional actions to ensure compliance.
• Perform Compliance Evaluation Inspections on major industrial wastewater systems and finalize inspection reports.
• Perform technical analyses/engineering reviews.
• Participate in training and outreach programs as presenter or resource person.
• Provide technical assistance via on-site visits and document with reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer Intern registration

Engineer Intern registration (with 1 year experience or master’s degree substitution)

Engineer Intern registration (with 2 years experience or master’s degree substitution)

Job description

Job Posting Title Engineer Agency 292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Supervisory Organization Environmental Quality–Water Quality Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Hiring Rates: Level III - $53,788.80 Level IV - $56,472.00 Level V - $63,772.80 Level VI - $70,990.40

This position is located in the Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater Enforcement/Field Inspection Section located in Oklahoma City.

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H-1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. Other than regular field work, there is no remote work allowed.

IND district engineers work on citizen complaints, conduct CEIs (Major inspections), Regulate stormwater construction and do monitoring/enforcement on other permitted facilities plus other duties as assigned.

Typical Functions

• Investigate and close/resolve complaints involving industrial wastewater and stormwater systems in assigned district according to DEQ procedures.
• Prepare formal and/or informal enforcement actions resulting from significant violations at industrial wastewater and stormwater systems in assigned district.
• Track the progress of formal enforcement actions or take additional enforcement actions, as necessary, to ensure compliance.
• Perform Compliance Evaluation Inspections (including Industrial Users and Compliance Sampling Inspection) on major industrial wastewater systems as assigned and finalize inspection reports.
• Perform technical analyses/engineering reviews.
• Participate in management-approved training as a recipient and/or presenter, as necessary.
• Participate in Industrial Wastewater and/or Stormwater Outreach Programs as presenter and/or resource person or participant.
• Provide technical assistance to industrial wastewater and stormwater systems in assigned district by making on-site visits and documenting those visits with Technical Assistance Reports or Inspection Reports.

Education and Experience

Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology).

Level IV: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology).

Level V: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology), and one year of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master’s degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

Level VI: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology),and two years of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master’s degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Travel Requirements

Employee will be required to travel within the State of Oklahoma and out-of-state on an occasional (as needed) basis. This position may require occasional overnight travel to fulfill job duties.

Physical Requirements

Employee must have the ability to perform field activities that may require some strenuous physical activity. On occasion, walking up to one mile to reach sampling stations, wading across streams to collect measurements, and lifting up to 50 pounds to deploy and retrieve equipment may be required.

Other Requirements

Persons with out of state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration with the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors no later than six months from the date of appointment.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous Benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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