Engineer Associate

State of West Virginia; Kanawha (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance benefits

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

State of West Virginia, Department of Environment - Environmental Protection, is seeking an Engineer Associate under the Division of Water and Waste Management. The incumbent will evaluate wastewater and water projects, review plans for constructability and regulatory compliance, and participate in project meetings and inspections.

Under supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, you will perform related duties, complete training, and contribute to program delivery for the State Revolving

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Ability to write clear reports and present findings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across levels of government and the public.
• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility and alternatives.
• Review project plans and specs for wastewater and water systems for constructability and compliance.
• Perform inspections on projects and attend planning/design/construction meetings.
• Review contracts between consulting engineers and clients.
• Attend trainings and stay current with construction practices and costs.

Skills

Effective communication

Report writing

Oral communication

Motor vehicle operation

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Posting number: DEP2700002 PSA

Department: Environment - Environmental Protection

Job classification: Engineer Associate

Posting type: PSA CLASSIFIED-EXEMPT WITH ONLINE APPS

Categories: Engineering, Environmental Services

Summary

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

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Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund. Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, will perform the following engineering services at the associate level:

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility concerning population median household income, the necessity of the project, the constructability of the wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution system alternatives proposed relative to the terrain and population of the study area and for the possibility of consolidation with other facilities.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution systems to determine the constructability of the proposed design, whether it complies with DEP regulations, if it fts the needs of the town or public service district and check for design calculation errors.
• Perform interim and final inspections on wastewater and water projects under construction to check for compliance with regulations and approved plans and specifications and approve change orders to work in progress. Conduct and attend project related meetings such as: planning, pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction job meetings, town and public service district meetings and public hearings.
• Review agreements and contracts between the consulting engineer and their client.
• Attend training courses and review research to learn and maintain knowledge of current construction practices, treatment technologies, design criteria, and associated costs and complete special assignments.
• Employee will perform other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Applicants

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with:
  • Federal, state, and local officials
  • The general public
  • Supervisors, co-workers, and staff
• Must be able to write reports in a clear and concise manner
• Must be able to present factual material and ideas effectively
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle

Notes

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• 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.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Training: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.