Regulatory Environmental Engineer: Mining & Reclamation

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, NORTH DAKOTA; Bismarck (ND); In loco; USD 84.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The North Dakota Public Service Commission is seeking a highly skilled Engineer for its Reclamation Division to regulate surface coal mining in the state. A team of scientists supports mining permits, inspections, and reclamation oversight across hydrology, agronomy, wildlife, engineering, and soils.

The role involves reviewing permit applications, bond calculations, field inspections, and use of GIS; a strong background in civil/mining/environmental/geological engineering is required, with

Competenze

• Requires bachelor’s degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering.
• Three years of engineering work experience.
• Must have or obtain a valid North Dakota driver's license within 30 days.

Mansioni

• Perform timely reviews of mining permit applications and related documents to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Review reclamation cost calculations and bond sufficiency.
• Review mine blaster certification applications and maintain the certified blasters database.
• Conduct field inspections of surface coal mines for compliance.
• Prepare clearly written inspection reports and notes.
• Develop working knowledge of software used in mine inspections and permit reviews.
• Utilize GIS to store and manage mining and reclamation information.
• Suggest and comment on proposed rules related to mining engineering.

Conoscenze

Valid North Dakota driver's license

Formazione

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

Strumenti

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology software

Descrizione del lavoro

The North Dakota Public Service Commission is seeking a highly skilled Engineer for its Reclamation Division to regulate surface coal mining in the state. A team of scientists supports mining permits, inspections, and reclamation oversight across hydrology, agronomy, wildlife, engineering, and soils.

The role involves reviewing permit applications, bond calculations, field inspections, and use of GIS; a strong background in civil/mining/environmental/geological engineering is required, with