Environmental Engineer 1-WPB-Safe Dams Unit

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency focused on environmental protection. This entry-level position involves regulating high hazard dams, ensuring compliance, and conducting inspections. You'll work closely with industry professionals and the public, requiring excellent communication and technical writing skills. The role offers a mix of office and fieldwork, with opportunities for travel across the state. If you're passionate about engineering and environmental safety, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with dam inspections and safety activities.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Regulate high hazard dams and review construction plans.
• Inspect dams and draft enforcement documents.

Skills

Effective Communication

Technical Writing

Database Management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Surveying Equipment

Job description

Position Overview

This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division - Watershed Protection Branch - Regulatory Support Program, Safe Dams Unit. The incumbent will be part of a team that regulates high hazard dams across the state, reviewing plans and specifications for dam construction and rehabilitation, ensuring permit compliance, inspecting dams, drafting enforcement documents, and reviewing inspection reports and technical documents.

Effective communication with the public, industry, consultants, and officials is essential, requiring clear articulation of technical concepts and strong technical writing skills. The role involves database management, requiring experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. It includes office and field work, with travel and overnight stays across the state. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable working in remote, water-adjacent locations, often near lakes, with potential encounters with wildlife and rugged terrain. Safety gear will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dam inspections and safety activities
• Land surveying experience
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Engineer in Training certification or Professional Engineer license
• Hydraulics and hydrology expertise

Additional Details

Salary is based on education and experience, in accordance with State Personnel Board Rules. The posting may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and notification will be limited to selected candidates. International degrees require an evaluation letter from recognized credential evaluation services.

The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's in engineering from an accredited institution.

Job Details

• Industry: Agriculture & Environment
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Government Administration