Assistant Environmental Engineer or Environmental Engineer

Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for an Assistant Environmental Engineer or Environmental Engineer in the Environmental Department. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $69,472- $89,440 annually, DOQ.

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, daycare assistant, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Under the direction of the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Engineer performs professional engineering work in the environmental and civil engineering disciplines. The incumbent manages the water quality engineering program, stormwater green infrastructure projects, and serves as the stormwater quality representative on capital project teams.

·        Under the supervision of the Environmental Manager, the Assistant Environmental Engineer applies the environmental and civil engineering knowledge and skills in the environmental and civil engineering disciplines. The incumbent coordinates the water quality engineering program, manages stormwater green infrastructure projects, and serves as the stormwater quality representative on capital project teams.

·        Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with irrigation districts, contract engineers and designers, state and local boards and commissions, property owners, the public and other District employees.

Qualifications:

·        The successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of environmental sciences and civil engineering and/or landscape architecture as they relate to design, repair and construction of stormwater facilities with an emphasis on green stormwater infrastructure..

·        Hydrology and hydrogeology knowledge and experience desired.

·        Knowledge and experience using vegetation for pollutant removal/attenuation desired.

·        The successful candidate must have proven verbal and written communication skills. 

• Environmental Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering and professional level engineering and environmental sciences experience. Registered Professional Engineer in Idaho is required. OR A Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and landscape architecture experience. Licensure as a landscape architect is required.

·        Assistant Environmental Engineer: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, natural sciences, and/or landscape architecture and professional level engineering, environmental sciences, and/or landscape architecture experience. Possession of an active Idaho Engineer Intern (EI) certificate within one year. OR Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) initiated within one year is preferred

·        OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be acceptable. 

A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm on March 24, 2025. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date. Applications are available at 3775 Adams St, Garden City ID, or on our website at www.achdidaho.org.

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Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations