Engineer Associate

About the Role

Employee will be assigned to the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML&R), Design Section in the Fairmont Regional Office. Under general supervision of the Fairmont Design Manager, the employee will perform professional work at the full performance level, providing a wide variety of engineering services and selecting qualified engineering firms to design AML&R projects and meet planned construction schedules.

Duties

• Monitor contractor's development of design plans and specifications; analyze design concepts for feasibility of construction, economics, conformance to standard engineering practices, and compliance with reclamation objectives and standards.
• Monitor designs for technical correctness and quality control.
• Perform site investigations to evaluate geo‑technical conditions.
• Establish the extent of the project and develop the design objectives.
• Determine the scope of work needed to accomplish reclamation objectives.
• Conduct field and office meetings and conferences.
• Provide technical assistance regarding methods of operation on the designs and operating procedures of the contract.
• Coordinate activities involving drilling, mapping, surveying, and water monitoring.
• Perform engineering computations for design features on reclamation plans and evaluate data from hydrologic, hydraulic, earthwork, and geotechnical sources.
• Maintain detailed computer workflow reports and progress schedules of contracted design work; keep accurate records of design changes and economic impacts for quality control.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Expectations and Notes

• Computer literate with the ability to learn AutoCAD and GIS software.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Candidate will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search prior to hire and annually thereafter.
• Applicants must complete an internet‑based profile assessment to evaluate thinking, reasoning, behavioral traits, and occupational interests.
• All new employees involved with DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM‑23) prior to final appointment and annually thereafter.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Preference will be given to candidates with ABET‑accredited Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Civil, Mining, or Environmental engineering.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Insurance and flexible benefits
• Ample annual and sick leave accrual
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Initiatives
• Optional 457 defined‑contribution retirement savings plan
• Additional benefits available through the State employment package