Environmental Engineer — Hazardous Waste & Permitting

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

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.

Location: 1730 East Elm Street, Jefferson City 65101. You’ll be joining the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program Engineering Section, where science and policy meet to safely design and operate a Resource and Recovery Act (RCRA) facility. While your primary emphasis will be on the design and operation of hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities, you will also have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge about permitting solid waste processing facilities and disposal areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, technical/engineering principles and/or practices applicable to assigned projects and area of expertise.
• Review hazardous waste permit applications and closure plans for conformance with federal and state laws and regulations, and acceptable environmental engineering principles and practices. Prepare completeness determinations, comment letters, recommendations and draft/final permits or closure approvals according to State/United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight agreements and advance assigned projects to the maximum extent under the employee’s control.
• Resolve technical and regulatory issues with permit applicants and/or stakeholders utilizing telephone conversations, email, face‑to‑face meetings and written correspondence.
• Coordinate all projects, activities and tasks, as necessary and appropriate, with internal and external stakeholders including executive team members, regulated facilities, facility consultants, other department Programs/Divisions, the public, local, state and federal agencies, and the EPA.
• Complete projects, assignments and tasks within established timeframes in conformance with the technical requirements of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance. Deliver draft work products for supervisory and project team review that are complete, accurate and in as close to final format as possible.
• Attend training, participate in oversight of projects and review technical literature/publications, guidance documents and new regulations and apply new knowledge and skills gained via formal training and on-the‑job experiences to in-depth technical review and administration of assigned projects.
• Statewide travel for periods up to one week may be required.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is preferred.

Required Skills

• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• 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.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information effectively, considers the audience and nature of the information, makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations, listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Education and Experience

• Assistant Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 0-2 years relevant experience.
• Associate Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 2-4 years of progressive relevant experience.

Benefits & Work‑life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40‑hour work week promote 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.

Professional Development

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross‑media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings 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.