Groundwater Protection Engineer III (Hybrid)

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Quality in Utah is seeking an Environmental Engineer III to join the Groundwater Protection Section in Salt Lake City. You will apply engineering expertise to protect groundwater resources, review designs, and issue permits while coordinating with local agencies and the public.

We offer a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth within a large state agency. A PE license and 5 years of relevant experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain a Utah P.E. license within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, or similar engineering field.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in designing water or wastewater facilities, or 5 years of experience providing regulatory review of the design of water or wastewater facilities.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in environmental regulatory programs with preference for the Clean Water Act, the Utah Water Quality Act or other regulations.
• Strong knowledge of hydrogeology principles and applications.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for construction and/or installation of facilities that discharge to groundwater; draft permits and ensure compliance with best available technology standards.
• Conduct inspections during construction and draft approvals for QA/QC submissions.
• Develop and draft groundwater discharge permits and administer existing groundwater permits.
• Provide excellent customer service to permittees, local health departments, local government, and industry.
• Use management systems to track and measure work progress.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Utah Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility

Job description

The Department of Environmental Quality in Utah is seeking an Environmental Engineer III to join the Groundwater Protection Section in Salt Lake City. You will apply engineering expertise to protect groundwater resources, review designs, and issue permits while coordinating with local agencies and the public.

We offer a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth within a large state agency. A PE license and 5 years of relevant experience are highly valued.