What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer - Engineer Princ position at State of Minnesota?
Working Title : Principal Engineer - Engineer Princ
Job Class : Engineer Principal
Agency : Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 83158
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : No
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Regular / Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MGEC
Division / Unit : Land Permits & Permitting Dev.
Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5% of the time
Salary Range : $40.82 - $62.17 / hourly; $85,232 - $129,810 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : Yes
- This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations : Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position serves as the technical lead for the Resource Management and Assistance Division and the Agency for engineering related to solid waste : material types (mixed-municipal, industrial, construction, and demolition) and facility types (landfills, resource recovery, processing, and transfer). The position serves as the staff mentor on current and emerging waste management strategies and processes; lead developer of standard operating procedures for solid waste permitting; and performs engineering technical review and permit writer on the largest and most complex solid waste facilities. The position is the primary technical witness at administrative and legal proceedings; is responsible for the research and development of engineered remedial actions and the coordination of complex site corrective actions using financial assurance funds. This position also performs engineering oversight of junior and unregistered engineering staff’s engineering work products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a Professional Engineer license AND three years of environmental engineering experience at the Senior Engineer, Senior Engineer Specialist or Graduate Engineer 2 level (experience must include at least one year at the Senior Engineer level).
Basic computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Word and familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Experience with engineering principals, design and technologies associated with solid waste facilities.
Familiarity developing regulatory policies, rules, and goals.
Familiarity with state and federal solid waste rules and regulations.
Experience with federal, state, or other regulatory environmental permitting processes and procedures.
Effective communication and human relations skills sufficient to build and maintain constructive relationships with external and internal parties.
Strong project management skills and the ability to bring projects to a successful conclusion.
Capable of gaining competency in environmental regulatory processes and procedures.
Accomplished technical writing skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Physical Requirements
Walking is required when conducting site inspections at all solid waste facilities, and specifically on uneven terrain and uphill when conducting site inspections at landfills.
Additional Requirements
A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.
Requires a Class D driver´s License : a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver’s license. Operators may also tow vehicles / trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Salary : $85,232 - $129,810
