Environmental Engineering Associate

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District seeks an Environmental Investigator to examine complaints, determine causes, and implement corrective actions.

The role involves field sampling, inspecting wastewater and stormwater facilities, and preparing detailed reports for regulators. Responsibilities include data collection, industry outreach, emergency response to bypasses, and enforcing compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Training and Experience: 60 college credit hours and two years of progressively responsible sub-professional engineering, regulatory or environmental experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental complaints and determine cause, secure corrective action, and write reports.
• Conduct or oversee field analyses and sampling with field equipment and techniques.
• Inspect facilities discharging stormwater and wastewater; address user questions, violations, or problems.
• Identify industries to be added to the District's databases.
• Send and process industry questionnaires and other required industry reports.
• Inspect hauled waste delivery documents and wastewater quality.
• Respond to emergency sewer bypasses and hazardous material discharges; initiate remedial action.
• Make required reports to MDNR.
• Inspect watercourses and storm sewers for illicit discharges and water quality issues; address unsatisfactory conditions.
• Initiate enforcement actions such as Notices of Violations; maintain files and records.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Mechanics knowledge

Wastewater systems

Stormwater drainage

Record keeping

Report writing

GIS mapping

Database systems

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Maps / field testing equipment

Job description

Description

Investigate environmental complaints and related problems to determine cause and secure corrective action, and write reports summarizing the work performed.

Essential Functions

• Investigate environmental complaints and related problems to determine cause and secure corrective action, and write reports summarizing the work performed.
• Conduct or oversee field analyses and sampling, utilizing field sampling and testing equipment and techniques;
• inspect facilities that discharge stormwater and wastewater to MSD and perform follow up activities to address user questions, violations, or problems.
• Assist in the identification of industries to be added to the District\'s databases.
• Sends and processes industry questionnaires and other required industry reports.
• Inspects hauled waste delivery documents and wastewater quality.
• Responds to emergency sewage bypasses and hazard material discharges, and initiates remedial action to minimize environmental impact.
• Makes required reports to MDNR.
• Inspects natural watercourses and storm sewers for illicit discharges, water quality problems, and unsatisfactory conditions.
• Initiates enforcement actions, such as Notices of Violations; develops and maintains other files and records, as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

60 college credit hours and two years of progressively responsible sub-
professional engineering, regulatory or environmental experience.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of chemistry, hydraulics and mechanics as related to wastewater collection and treatment, and storm water drainage.
• Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Ability to maintain records, write reports, and use computer mapping and database systems.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with industry officials, regulators, and the public.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver\'s license issued by the state in which employee resides.

Pursuant to MSD\'s "Substance Abuse policy and Procedures," this position has been designated safety
sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this
position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

Must be able to provide transportation for field work.

Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.