Engineer I - Watershed Restoration

About the role

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Restoration Section. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. Current and future vacancies may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine professional engineering work under close supervision.
• Assists in the feasibility assessment, design, technical review and project management of capital environmental, water resource and stormwater engineering projects.
• Assists in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Assists in operating computers to conduct hydraulic/hydrologic analyses watersheds and natural waterway systems by performing technical computations and computer modeling and other engineering related studies.
• Performs field inspections and investigations of watershed/waterway restoration projects such as water quality improvement BMPs, outfall restoration, stormwater management facilities and floodplain/stream, wetland creation.
• Investigates complaints from the public regarding natural waterway systems and engineering matters.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies.
• Provides advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the public, architects, contractors and other engineers.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America.

Qualifications

• College coursework, internships and/or work experience in civil, water resources engineering, hydrology, stormwater management, storm drain design, watershed/water quality planning and/or applied environmental projects such as stormwater management design, wetland restoration and stormwater treatment.

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers and peripheral equipment for GIS work and computer aided drafting and design.
• Knowledge of hydraulic/hydrologic analyses and computer modeling.
• Ability to perform field inspections and investigations.
• Strong communication and consultation skills.

Benefits

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Pay

Pay Schedule I, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

Schedule

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Application Instructions

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.