State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 18 hours ago
Environmental Engineer
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a dedicated Environmental Engineer to join their team within the Department of Natural Resources. This role involves technical review and project management for Solid Waste Sanitary Landfills, contributing to the protection of Iowa's environment and public health.
CommunitiesOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyResidential
Responsibilities
Read and comprehend plans and specifications for solid waste management operations and, as related to this understanding, perform technical calculations
Use computers and basic computer software products for the purposes of data management, performing analytical functions, and generating reports, tables, and charts
Present engineering and technical facts, data, and conclusions clearly and concisely, both orally and in written documents
Develop, read, comprehend, and analyze laws, rules, reports, and related technical documents
Travel with some overnight stays
Organize and manage numerous project files
Effectively communicate with applicants and the public
Must have the capacity to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Sanitary, Civil, Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Biomedical, or Public Health Engineering
Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Iowa Board of Engineering Examiners
Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications for solid waste management operations and perform technical calculations
Use of computers and basic computer software products for data management, performing analytical functions, and generating reports, tables, and charts
Ability to present engineering and technical facts, data, and conclusions clearly and concisely, both orally and in written documents
Ability to develop, read, comprehend, and analyze laws, rules, reports, and related technical documents
Willingness to travel with some overnight stays
Ability to organize and manage numerous project files
Effective communication with applicants and the public
Capacity to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress
Accountability, Common Sense, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Focus, High Productivity, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Self-Management, Team Player, and Technical Skills (solid waste/engineer)
Benefits
Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
Nine paid holidays/year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
Professional training opportunities.
Family friendly and professional work environment.
Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation.
Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).
Workout/Gym facilities available onsite at 6200 Park Ave.
Company
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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