Environmental Engineering Associate

About the role

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental complaints and related problems to determine cause and secure corrective action, and write reports summarizing the work performed.
• Conduct or oversee field analyses and sampling, utilizing field sampling and testing equipment and techniques.
• Inspect facilities that discharge stormwater and wastewater to MSD and perform follow‑up activities to address user questions, violations, or problems.
• Assist in the identification of industries to be added to the District's databases.
• Send and process industry questionnaires and other required industry reports.
• Inspect hauled waste delivery documents and wastewater quality.
• Respond to emergency sewage bypasses and hazardous material discharges, and initiate remedial action to minimize environmental impact.
• Make required reports to MDNR.
• Inspect natural watercourses and storm sewers for illicit discharges, water quality problems, and unsatisfactory conditions.
• Initiate enforcement actions, such as Notices of Violations; develop and maintain other files and records as needed.
• Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pass a Non‑D.O.T. Drug Test (position designated safety sensitive under MSD's Substance Abuse policy and Procedures).
• Not be subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Be able to provide transportation for field work.
• Meet MSD's expectations (employees must have a "meets expectations" rating).

Qualifications

60 college credit hours and two years of progressively responsible sub‑professional engineering, regulatory or environmental experience.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of chemistry, hydraulics and mechanics as related to wastewater collection and treatment, and storm water drainage.
• Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Ability to maintain records, write reports, and use computer mapping and database systems.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with industry officials, regulators, and the public.