Engineer Associate-Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.

Energy Vault; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Professional Engineer to join their team in West Virginia. The role involves reviewing engineering reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and performing inspections on water-related projects. Candidates must possess a valid PE license and demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills. This position offers competitive benefits including paid holidays and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Wellness initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

457 retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Ability to write reports clearly and concisely.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering reports for feasibility and compliance.
• Perform inspections on wastewater and water projects.
• Attend project meetings and training to maintain knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

Current Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Nature of Work

***Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2025, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service ***

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management
State Revolving Fund
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

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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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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

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 fits 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.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.

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: [e-mail] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

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

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