Environmental Engineer - Mine Reclamation & Compliance

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, NORTH DAKOTA; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Public Service Commission seeks a highly skilled Engineer for its Reclamation Division, regulating surface coal mining in the state. A team of scientists on staff processes mining permits and oversees reclamation operations through regular mine inspections.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/mining/environmental/geological engineering, plus three years of experience and a valid North Dakota driver’s license. Master’s may substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering.
• Three years of engineering work experience.
• Must have, or obtain within 30 days of employment, a valid North Dakota driver's license.
• A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional-level work experience.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) status, EIT/FE certification, or ability to obtain.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other engineering related software.
• Experience in surface coal mine operations, reclamation procedures, or regulatory roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely reviews of applications for mining permits, permit revisions, permit renewals, bond releases, monitoring data, and other data.
• Review reclamation cost calculations to ensure bonds are sufficient for reclamation.
• Review applications for mine blaster certification and maintain a certified blasters database.
• Conduct field inspections of surface coal mines for compliance with laws, rules and policies.
• Prepare inspection reports, deficiencies, and technical issues noted in applications.
• Develop knowledge of software used during mine inspections and review of mining permits.
• Use GIS to store and manage mining and reclamation information.
• Comment on proposed rules and policies related to mining engineering.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The North Dakota Public Service Commission seeks a highly skilled Engineer for its Reclamation Division, regulating surface coal mining in the state. A team of scientists on staff processes mining permits and oversees reclamation operations through regular mine inspections.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/mining/environmental/geological engineering, plus three years of experience and a valid North Dakota driver’s license. Master’s may substitute for one year of experience.