Entry-Level Environmental Protection Engineer

State of Illinois; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois EPA, Bureau of Water, Permit Section, Industrial Springfield Unit, seeks an Environmental Protection Engineer 1 (UMP) in Springfield. The role provides supervision‑lite training, focusing on wastewater and water pollution permits under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a four‑year college degree in engineering and be prepared to work a walkway schedule, with potential overtime and travel as required by operations.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in engineering with four years of college completed.
• No prior work experience required; training provided under UMP.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level staff in routine engineering tasks for water-related permitting.
• Review industrial permit applications with guidance from senior engineers.
• Attend meetings with applicants, consultants, and agencies as needed.
• Prepare and review engineering review notes and permit decisions.
• Perform other duties within the Unit as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

The Illinois EPA, Bureau of Water, Permit Section, Industrial Springfield Unit, seeks an Environmental Protection Engineer 1 (UMP) in Springfield. The role provides supervision‑lite training, focusing on wastewater and water pollution permits under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a four‑year college degree in engineering and be prepared to work a walkway schedule, with potential overtime and travel as required by operations.