Technical Analyst

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Flexible benefits

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Technical Analyst to perform advanced engineering services within the Division of Water and Waste Management. Responsibilities include reviewing feasibility studies, project plans, and construction inspections, while ensuring compliance with DEP regulations and standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET option available) and five years of engineering experience, plus strong report writing and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or ABET-equivalent qualification.
• Five years of engineering experience (full-time or equivalent).
• Requires ability to establish working relationships with officials and public; strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary engineering reports and feasibility studies for population income and project viability.
• Review plans/specifications for constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Perform inspections on projects under construction and attend related meetings.
• Review contracts between consulting engineers and clients.
• Attend training and stay current on construction practices and costs.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited degree alternative

Job description

DEP2700048 Technical Analyst

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Water and Waste Management;State Revolving Fund; Engineering Section

Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund, Engineering Section. Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, will perform the following engineering services at the advanced level:

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility concerning population median household income, the necessity of the project, the constructability of the wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution system alternatives proposed relative to the terrain and population of the study area, and for the possibility of consolidation with other facilities.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution systems to determine the constructability of the proposed design, whether it complies with DEP regulations, if it fits the needs of the town or public service district and check for design calculation errors.
• Perform interim and final inspections on wastewater and water projects under construction to check for compliance with regulations and approved plans and specifications and approve change orders to work in progress. Conduct and attend project related meetings such as: planning, pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction job meetings, town and public service district meetings and public hearings.
• Review agreements and contracts between the consulting engineer and their client.
• Attend training courses and review research to learn and maintain knowledge of current construction practices, treatment technologies, design criteria, and associated costs and complete special assignments.
• Employee will perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicant must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, the general public, supervisors, co-workers and staff; must have the ability to write reports in a clear, concise form, and present factual material and ideas effectively; and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Notes:

• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter or as needed.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.

Training

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.

OR

Substitution:

Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.

AND

Experience:

Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.

OR

Substitution:

Master’s degree in engineering may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Special Requirement:

A valid driver’s license is required.