Engineering Supervisor - 5060104

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Job summary

Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking a licensed professional engineer to lead a team within the Soil and Water Conservation Program in Jefferson City, MO. The role focuses on planning, designing, inspecting, and delivering engineering solutions for conservation practices in collaboration with SWCDs and landowners.

Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform engineering duties for water management, waste management, erosion control, irrigation and other conservation practices.
• Complete and oversee engineering design including calculations, drawings, specs, and maintenance plans.
• Supervise engineers and mentor staff to develop engineering capabilities.
• Conduct site investigations, inspections during construction, and post-construction review.
• Develop and train SWCD staff in granting authority for engineering practices.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Project Management

Developing Others

Planning & Evaluating

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering program

4+ years of relevant engineering experience

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position is with the Soil and Water Conservation Program (SWCP) of the Missouri Geological Survey division and will be located at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri. Extensive day trip travel and with some overnight stays required.

This is a new role within the Department of Natural Resources that will lead a team of engineers to help design and implement solutions for conservation practices alongside the Soil and Water Conservation Districts within the state. Come help build and lead a team dedicated to the planning and oversight of engineering solutions that will help preserve our natural resources alongside agricultural landowners and communities!

• Oversee and perform engineering duties including planning, design, construction inspection, and quality assurance review for conservation practices regarding water management and distribution, animal waste management, stormwater and erosion control, irrigation, and other conservation practices.
• Complete and/or oversee all aspects of engineering design including calculations, preliminary and final drawings, project specifications, and operation and maintenance plans.
• Supervise Associate Engineers and assist them in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to oversee and complete engineering work for the implementation of conservation practices.
• Perform preliminary site investigations, inspection during construction, and post-construction inspection.
• Develop, oversee, and train Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff in the process of granting job approval authority for implementation of engineering practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position requires licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri
• This position is required to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must have the ability to traverse rough terrain and work in a variety of weather conditions.

AND

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Civil Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
• Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; and
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited programAND4 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineering knowledge and skills regarding agricultural conservation practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience directly overseeing, mentoring, or leading engineers.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid training and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Jim Plassmeyer, Program Director, 573-751-1741 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]