Assistant/Associate Engineer

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Engineer

Description

The Permits & Engineering Unit of the Public Drinking Water Branch is a team dedicated to protecting the public health of Missouri’s residents and visitors. We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note : The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri.

• Perform engineering determinations and review projects to ensure they meet all applicable requirements, including determinations related to studies pertaining to drinking water treatment and infrastructure.
• Draft construction permits for public drinking water systems in accordance with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Safe Drinking Water Regulations and guidance.
• Assist with well determinations and ground water under direct influence of surface water determinations.
• Assist with backflow prevention questions and backflow certifications.
• Provide engineering guidance and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders on drinking water treatment and infrastructure projects.
• Serve on internal and external workgroups focused on topics related to drinking water treatment and infrastructure, coordinate with regional office staff, and promote best management practices for unit related activities through development of factsheets, guidance documents, and public engagements.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to the Safe Drinking Water Act and Missouri Safe Drinking Water Law and drinking water infrastructure and technologies.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Assistant Engineer - A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and 0-2 years of relative experience. Successful complete of the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) examination is preferred.
• Associate Engineer - A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline and 2-4 years of progressive relevant experience. Successful completion of the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) examination is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Conrad Blume, Engineering Supervisor at 573-751-1127 or conrad.blume@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

Salary:

$58,776-$64,968 per Year