Engineer

Engineer role with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Water and Waste Management within the State Revolving Fund Engineering Section.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility related to population median household income, project necessity, constructability of proposed wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution alternatives, and alignment with terrain and study-area population.
• Evaluate feasibility of consolidation with other facilities as part of report and study reviews.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water systems to confirm constructability, compliance with DEP regulations, fit with town or public service district needs, and check for design calculation errors.
• Complete interim and final inspections on wastewater and water projects under construction to verify compliance with regulations and approved plans/specifications.
• Approve change orders for work in progress.
• Conduct and attend project-related meetings including planning, pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction job meetings, and meetings/public hearings with towns and public service districts.
• Review agreements and contracts between the consulting engineer and their client.
• Attend training courses and review research to maintain current knowledge of construction practices, treatment technologies, design criteria, and associated costs.
• Complete special assignments and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials; the general public; and supervisors, coworkers, and staff.
• Ability to write reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to present factual material and ideas effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of the position.
• Internet-based profile assessment required to compare thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits, and occupational interests against traits determined to be important to the position.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search required prior to hire and annually thereafter.

Compensation

• USD 62,058 - 110,386 per year

Work Location and Organization

• Location: Kanawha County, WV (onsite)
• Agency: West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
• Division: Division of Water and Waste Management; State Revolving Fund; Engineering Section
• Office location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304
• Series: DEP2700065 Engineer Series
• Classified exempt (does not fall under the classified service)

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

Application Information

• Applicants may apply directly to [email protected].
• Please include the posting number on your application.
• Application link: https://personnel.wv.gov/media/8721/download?inline