Environmental Engineer for Underground Storage Tanks

North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Environmental Engineer to support the UST/L.U.S.T. program within the Waste Management Division.

You will review industries handling refined hydrocarbons, analyze data, conduct onsite inspections, and prepare remediation plans and technical reports. Based in Bismarck with periodic travel within the state (1–2 nights per month), you will enforce regulations, respond to inquiries, and provide training and oversight.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; DEQ will not provide sponsorship.
• Environmental Engineer II requires a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in an engineering field and one year of related experience. A master's degree may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Environmental Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in an engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Review a wide variety of industries/activities that handle and store refined hydrocarbon products.
• Analyze data and conduct onsite inspections to support compliance.
• Prepare, track, and review site remediation plans and technical reports.
• Provide technical oversight and training and enforce applicable rules.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and stakeholders about refined petroleum issues.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

As an Environmental Engineer for the Underground Storage Tank and Leaking Underground Storage (UST/L.U.S.T) Program, Waste Management Division, you will be a part of a team that protects and improves the environment by ensuring materials are stored and disposed of properly for the health and safety of our citizens.

In this position, you’ll focus on review of a wide variety of industries/activities that handle and store refined hydrocarbon products. You’ll analyze data, conduct onsite inspections, prepare, track, review site remediation plans and technical reports, provide technical oversight and training, and enforce the rules and regulations related to the program. You’ll respond to inquiries from the public, community leaders, regulatory agencies, and business leaders about refined petroleum issues. Oversight fuel sampling program and Open Record Request from the public. Overseeing UST removal/Closure, excavation and cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks.

While the positions are based on site in Bismarck, travel within the state including some overnight stays is part of the job (approximately 1-2 nights per month on average).

To succeed in this position, you should enjoy understanding how processes work and have experience with databases. You are able to interpret complex regulations and policies and explain scientific concepts and regulations to all types of stakeholders in a way that leads to compliance. You must be comfortable enforcing the rules objectively, consistently, and fairly.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DEQ will not provide sponsorships.

DEQ is attempting to fill this position at the Environmental Engineer II level but reserves the right to underfill the position as an Environmental Engineer I. (December 2026 graduates will be considered.)

Environmental Engineer II requires a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in an engineering field and one (1) year of related experience. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. (Hiring Salary: $6275/month, depending on experience)

Environmental Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in an engineering field. (Hiring Salary: $6033/month, depending on experience)

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