State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 8 hours ago
Environmental Engineer-Soil Conservation and Water Quality - Polk Co
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe State of Iowa's Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is seeking an Environmental Engineer Senior to oversee water quality infrastructure practices and provide technical expertise for mine-related emergencies. The role involves site assessments, project design, and collaboration with landowners and engineering consultants to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
CommunitiesOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyResidential
Responsibilities
Perform initial site visit and assist to verify eligibility of site for wetland development and suitability for practice installation prior to execution of a contract for outsourced engineering
Attend meetings with landowners and engineering consultant to review preliminary design to ensure specifications are met
Assist with review of final design and specification submit engineering consultant. Provide quality assurance and quality control with respect to project plans specifications furnished to IDALS by engineering consultants. Provide technical assistance as needed to representatives of engineering consultants
Assist with development and submittal of information needed for various permits, including US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and DNR Floodplain and Water Storage permits. This includes cultural resources assessments needed to expedite permitting processes and potential modification of designs depending on potential findings
Assist with review of construction bidding and contracting documents, attend pre-bid meetings and bid openings associated with water quality infrastructure projects bid by IDALS
Perform periodic site visits during construction and assist with processing of contractor and consulting engineer pay requests
Provide review of other edge-of-field practices and provide technical assistance to watershed coordinators and environmental specialists, and technicians who are collecting field data for those projects
Complete design of smaller wetlands and edge-of-field projects where it is determined that in-house design will be more efficient and cost effective
Visit completed sites in need of repairs or non-routine maintenance. Work with landowner and contractor to recommend appropriate remedy and ensure work is completed correctly
Provide training and guidance technicians, SWCD employees, and environmental specialists on field data collection and survey techniques necessary for design and installation of water quality infrastructure practices
Assist Mines and Minerals Bureau staff with initial site visit to determine whether or not a site is a mine-related emergency and if additional site investigations is recommended to make that determination
Assist with developing proposal for additional investigation where required based on the site conditions
Make observations during drilling borings or test pit operations that are used to further evaluate a potential emergency site and provide a report of the findings
Assist with development of engineering plans and specifications for sites determined to be an emergency
Make observations during reclamation of the emergency, verifying quantities for payment purposes, and preparing a final report of the mitigation of the emergency hazard
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Sanitary, Civil, Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Public Health Engineering and three years of full-time professional work in environmental engineering
An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours of accredited graduate level course work in Environmental, Sanitary, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Public Health Engineering for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years
Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Iowa Board of Engineering Examiners
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or more of the following: Survey crew, Construction inspector, Professional civil engineer. Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and/or specifications
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both including knowledge in one or in a combination of the following areas: machinery and power systems, structural design, mechanical analysis or ventilation, and climate control
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of engineering that is centered on the technology concerned with the reduction of pollution, contamination, and deterioration of the surroundings in which humans live
Preferred
Licensure as a Professional Engineer to practice in Iowa may be required at the option of the employing department within one year of employment
Benefits
Low Out pocket,high quality family medical insurance as low as $210.00 per month,single as low as $64.00 per month
Dental insurance is free for single and $48 per month for family coverage
$20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for additional cost, and long term disability insurance at no cost
Exceptional retirement package include IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) which is a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan
In addition to PERS a deferred compensation plan(similar to 401K)with a state match of up to $75.00 per month
Paid Leave Includes–9 holidays,sick,vacation,military leave,and jury duty leave
Company
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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