Water & Wastewater Permitting Engineer I

Civicworks; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Bureau of Water, Division of Water Pollution Control is hiring an Environmental Protection Engineer I. You will review wastewater permit applications and support facility inspections, providing design evaluations under supervision.

This entry-level role emphasizes training in engineering programs within the Industrial Unit, with opportunities to develop regulatory and technical skills while working in a public service environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering science or closely related engineering specialty.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel and pass a name-based background check.
• Preferred: proficiency with Word, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Review wastewater permit applications and related documents.
• Assist senior engineers in facility inspections and design evaluations.
• Support non-municipal wastewater permitting programs.

Skills

Driver's license

Ability to travel

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering science or closely related engineering specialty

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Bureau of Water, Division of Water Pollution Control is hiring an Environmental Protection Engineer I. You will review wastewater permit applications and support facility inspections, providing design evaluations under supervision.

This entry-level role emphasizes training in engineering programs within the Industrial Unit, with opportunities to develop regulatory and technical skills while working in a public service environment.