WATER QUALITY ENGINEER

IdahoPTV; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

PERSI retirement benefits

Paid sick leave

Vacation and parental leave

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in Pocatello is hiring a Water Quality Engineer - Engineer Staff to protect Idaho’s water across diverse industries. The role involves issuing wastewater reuse permits, reviewing reports, and providing technical and regulatory support while collaborating with a team of professionals in environmental stewardship.

Positions may be underfilled at lower levels with a chance of reclassification after training and licensure; travel and license

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited four-year engineering degree.
• Within six months of hire, obtain Engineer Intern certification.
• Either an EIT from another jurisdiction with ABET degree, or ABET degree with FE eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Issue wastewater reuse permits and perform staff analysis.
• Review annual reports and wastewater reuse compliance submittals.
• Provide technical and regulatory support to permittees and track enforcement.
• Inspect reuse facilities and septage sites and prepare reports.
• Manage complaint responses and routine compliance inspections.
• Support wastewater and drinking water system regulatory reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading plans

Interpreting standards

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineer Intern (EIT) within 6 months of hire

Comity or FE exam eligibility

Job description

30.00 - 40.10 USD per hour

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before August 26, 2026

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and looking for a rewarding career with diverse opportunities? This position offers a unique chance to work with a variety of industries, including mining, fertilizer manufacturing, potato processing, semiconductor manufacturing,, and more.

As part of our team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across these sectors while playing a vital role in safeguarding Idaho’s water. You'll collaborate with a group of dedicated professionals who value teamwork, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

If you’re looking for a career where you can grow, make an impact, and contribute to meaningful work, we want to hear from you!

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring aWater Quality Engineer - Engineer Staff for the Pocatello Regional Office. Join our team and make a difference!

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.

Responsibilities:

• Issue wastewater reuse permits and staff analysis. This includes public comment periods and public meetings as needed.
• Review annual reports, wastewater reuse compliance submittals, and engineering plans.
• Provide technical and compliance support to permittees, conduct enforcement actions, and track compliance and enforcement activities.
• Inspect reuse facilities and septage land application sites and prepare written reports.
• Manage complaint responses as well as routine compliance inspections.
• Offer wastewater and drinking water system regulatory support (plan and specification reviews, facility inspections, facility plan reviews, Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program support, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineer, In Training: Salary - $30.00/hr.

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year Engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS within six (6) months of hire receive certification bythe Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern;
• OR Certification as an EIT from anotherjurisdictionthat included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET);
• OR graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS verification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.

AND Valid driver's license

Engineer, Associate: Salary - $ 32.50 - $34.50

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):

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

AND Valid driver's license.

Experience: analyzing,interpretingand applying federal,stateand local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating,selectingand adapting standard engineering plans,specificationsand standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.

Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE)

OR Eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter12

AND;

Experience:

• Analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices.This is typically gained by Possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experienceto obtainthe PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.) 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 they actually hadto apply laws.
• Writing technical engineering reports;This is typically gained by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experienceto obtainthe PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.)
• Evaluating, selecting and adjusting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects;Typically gained by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experienceto obtainthe PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.)
• 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 you determined one of the following: if the project or facility was built according to plans; if it was being maintained according to standards; or if it was in compliance with regulations

AND Valid driver's license

Required Specialty Minimum Qualification

• Six credit hours of education related to water quality inspection procedures and Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and related laws, guidelines, and practices applicable to wastewater, public drinking water, or solid waste systems.

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.

Other Requirements:

• Some travel may be required

This agency currently does not sponsor employment visas. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Important Guidelines:

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

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

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.
• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside.
• 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 be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areas
• Eyesight needs to be 20/20 (as corrected) to observe field compliance

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

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail]