Environmental Protection Engineer IV

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking an Environmental Protection Engineer IV to serve as Technical Expert and Working Supervisor for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Disposal Alternatives Unit in the Bureau of Land. The role involves conducting complex engineering evaluations and providing technical expertise on sensitive issues while supervising engineering staff.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering science, a current Illinois PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering science (environmental, civil, general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, or related specialty).
• Illinois certificate as a registered professional engineer (PE).
• Four years of professional engineering experience related to complex engineering problems.
• Four years of experience interpreting and administering RCRA and State/Federal regulations.
• Four years of experience explaining and interpreting environmental policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex engineering evaluations for environmental projects.
• Provide technical expertise on sensitive and controversial issues.
• Supervise engineering staff and coordinate project activities.
• Serve as the primary resource for RCRA-related matters within the unit.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Regulatory interpretation

Technical supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering science (environmental, civil, general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, or related specialty)

Tools

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency seeks an Environmental Protection Engineer IV to serve as Technical Expert and Working Supervisor for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Disposal Alternatives Unit in the Bureau of Land. This role involves conducting complex engineering evaluations, providing technical expertise on sensitive and controversial issues, and serving as the primary resource for RCRA-related matters while supervising engineering staff.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering science (environmental, civil, general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, or related specialty)
• Illinois certificate as a registered professional engineer
• Four years of professional engineering experience related to complex engineering problems
• Four years of experience interpreting and administering RCRA and State/Federal regulations
• Four years of experience explaining and interpreting environmental policies and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with internal and external stakeholders