What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer EIT position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for Engineers in Training to join its Engineering Design team as Facilities Engineer Associates. These positions will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist with maintaining and improving public facilities across the state, ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of the general public and state employees are protected and the facilities are constructed to all code requirements.
Responsibilities include assisting with develop designs and drawings using CADD. Utilizing engineering software to calculate or modify construction quantities, or other project information. Utilize or create computer-generated maps, plans, or displays to illustrate project details. Developing tools or workflows to more efficiently design construction projects. Assisting with the preparation of Contract Documents including drawings, specifications, construction estimates, and bid documents, and assisting with the determination of applicable construction alternatives if contracts require modifications.
The positions will work on site at projects to provide assistance to field engineers and surveyor on an as-needed basis. Assistance may include construction observation, operating survey equipment, and inspection of the contracted work to verify that it meets specified requirements.
The positions will also provide support and administrative assistance including but not limited to providing permitting assistance in tracking and preparing permit applications, securing necessary permits for construction projects, researching historic construction data, and maintaining up to date reference material.
The successful candidates will be expected to actively continue their professional development by attending workshops or seminars to improve and develop new CADD, construction, and engineering design skills.
Essential Functions
Accountability, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, High Productivity, Team Player, Customer Focus/Customer Service, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Self-Management, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Skills (engineering design using CADD).
What You Get From Us
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
Ensure you are kept up-to-date of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from info@govermentjobs.com . This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.
DNR Application Tips
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for Engineers in Training to join its Engineering Design team as Facilities Engineer Associates. These positions will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist with maintaining and improving public facilities across the state, ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of the general public and state employees are protected and the facilities are constructed to all code requirements.
Responsibilities include assisting with develop designs and drawings using CADD. Utilizing engineering software to calculate or modify construction quantities, or other project information. Utilize or create computer-generated maps, plans, or displays to illustrate project details. Developing tools or workflows to more efficiently design construction projects. Assisting with the preparation of Contract Documents including drawings, specifications, construction estimates, and bid documents, and assisting with the determination of applicable construction alternatives if contracts require modifications.
The positions will work on site at projects to provide assistance to field engineers and surveyor on an as-needed basis. Assistance may include construction observation, operating survey equipment, and inspection of the contracted work to verify that it meets specified requirements.
The positions will also provide support and administrative assistance including but not limited to providing permitting assistance in tracking and preparing permit applications, securing necessary permits for construction projects, researching historic construction data, and maintaining up to date reference material.
The successful candidates will be expected to actively continue their professional development by attending workshops or seminars to improve and develop new CADD, construction, and engineering design skills.
Essential Functions
- Apply the principles and practices of facilities engineering and of state building codes, rules and regulations.
- Preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications for a variety of building facilities; estimating and scheduling using computers and specialized software.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with DNR staff, management personnel, and other state and federal agencies.
- Read, interpret, and accurately obtain necessary information from engineering related source documents/data to document proposals, search for precedents, and seek out alternative procedures for engineering problems or projects.
- Provide assistance with inspection and construction observation of capital projects; coordinate contractor relations, change orders and payment requests; ability to adjust to change, work pressures or difficult situations without undue stress.
- Travel across the state as required.
Accountability, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, High Productivity, Team Player, Customer Focus/Customer Service, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Self-Management, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Skills (engineering design using CADD).
What You Get From Us
- A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
- 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. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
- 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.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
Ensure you are kept up-to-date of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from info@govermentjobs.com . This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.
DNR Application Tips
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
- Applicants for conservation/natural resources positions should indicate in the appropriate section of the application: hydraulics, fluid mechanics or hydrology coursework completed or submit a college transcript with the application.
Salary : $64 - $210
