Solid Waste Engineer

State of Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Solid Waste Engineer for the State Office in Boise. Staff at the engineer level may be underfilled at associate or engineer-in-training levels, with reclassification after training and licensure.

Salary ranges are provided for Associate Engineer and Engineer in Training levels. Responsibilities include reviewing solid waste submittals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with applicants and facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers with valid driver's license.
• Experience with solid waste facility regulation and engineering review.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and engineering reviews of solid waste applications, plans, and other submittals.
• Evaluate designs and investigations to ensure compliance with federal/state rules.
• Prepare technical review comments, conditions for approval, and correspondence.
• Participate in pre-application meetings with applicants and facility owners.
• Assist with development and revision of engineering guidance documents and templates.
• Provide recommendations to the Solid Waste Program Manager on complex matters.
• Remain current on landfill engineering and regulatory developments.

Skills

PE licensure

Idaho licensure eligibility

Driver's license

Job description

USA:ID:Boise | Environmental Services | Full Time

30.00 - 40.10 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before December 3, 2026

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

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Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

Important Guidelines:

Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process:

Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

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This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.

This position may be eligible for sign on/bonus.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Solid Waste Engineer for the State Office in Boise.

Positions established at the staff engineer level may be underfilled at the associate or engineer-in-training levels. After successfully completing a training plan, meeting the minimum qualifications for the staff engineer level, and receiving a professional engineering license, the employee will be reclassified and compensated as a staff engineer.

Associate Engineer Salary Range: $32.50-$34.50

Engineer in Training Salary Range: $30

Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical and engineering reviews of solid waste applications, plans, and other solid waste facility submittals under the Idaho Solid Waste Facilities Act, Title 40; Code of Federal Regulations, Part 258 (40 CFR Part 258); the Idaho Solid Waste Management Rules; the EPA MSW Landfill Criteria Technical Manual; and other relevant guidance.


• Evaluate engineering designs, hydrogeologic investigations, environmental monitoring systems, and other engineering components to determine compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, rules, guidance, and accepted engineering practices.


• Prepare technical engineering review comments, recommendations, conditions for approval, and correspondence necessary for processing submittals following regulatory time-frames.


• Participate in pre-application meetings with applicants, consultants, and facility owners to discuss regulatory requirements, engineering expectations, and application completeness.


• Assist with the development and periodic revision of engineering guidance documents, technical procedures, document templates, standard operating practices, and application submission procedures.


• Provide recommendations to the Solid Waste Program Manager for decision-making on non-routine or complex technical design matters.


• Assist facilities with questions pertaining to compliance with solid waste design regulations.


• Remain current on developments in landfill engineering, environmental monitoring, groundwater protection, waste management technologies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed in Idaho as a ProfessionalEngineer(PE)

OrEligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of ProfessionalEngineersin accordance withIdaho Code, Title 54, Chapter12ANDValid driver's license

AND;

Experience:

• Analyzing,interpretingand applying federal,stateand local laws when applying professionalengineering principles and practices.This is typically gained by Possession of a professionalengineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experienceto obtainthe PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-timeengineering student at theMaster'slevel.) Experience should show a basic knowledge of related laws. This could be gained in EIT courses; training courses relating specifically to understanding and applying such laws; completion of college level coursework and work experience where theyactually hadto apply laws.


• Writing technicalengineering reports;This is typically gained by possession of a professionalengineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experienceto obtainthe PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-timeengineering student at theMaster'slevel.)


• Evaluating,selectingand adapting standardengineering plans,specificationsand standards in completing projects;Typically gained by possession of a professionalengineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experienceto obtainthe PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-timeengineering student at theMaster'slevel.)


• Coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.Typically gained by two years of experience coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards. Include if youdeterminedone of the following: if the project or facility was built according to plans; if it was beingmaintainedaccording to standards; or if itwas in compliance withregulations

Associate Engineer Salary Range: $32.50-$34.50

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have one of the following: Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-in-Training OR certification from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET):

ANDTwo years of E.I.T. experience: reading and interpretingengineering plans, specifications, and standards on projects; interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, when applying standardengineering principles and practices; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.

ANDValid driver's license

Engineer in Training Salary Range: $30

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-yearEngineering curriculum accredited by theEngineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS within six (6) months of hire receive certification bythe Idaho Board of ProfessionalEngineers as anEngineerIntern


• OR Certification as an EIT from anotherjurisdictionthat included graduation from a four-yearengineering curriculum accredited by theEngineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)


• OR graduation from a four-yearengineering curriculum accredited by theEngineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS verification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals ofEngineering Examination.


• ANDValid driver's license.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.


• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.


• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.


• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.


• Must have a valid driver’s license.


• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.


• Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather.


• Field sites may involve working near and with drilling rigs, backhoes, trucks and other large equipment in rough terrain.


• May work in the vicinity of loud noise.


• May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials.

Required Licensure or Certifications:

You must identify your PE#, and State of issuance if other than Idaho, on your resume to be eligible for this position.

Professional Engineer (PE)

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits

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