Environmental Engineer III

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Engineer III position in the Division of Water Quality. This position will maintain technical expertise in all aspects of wastewater treatment systems analysis, design, and permit delivery. This position may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below with the potential to move up through the job series. Salary depends on experience and the job level offered within the series.  

Job Description

• Prepare technical reports for and present projects to the Water Quality Board.
• Review engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for Wastewater Infrastructure projects.
• Participate as a team member or team leader on Special Projects and Division Initiatives.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to internal and external customers, stakeholders and the public.    

 Best Qualified Candidate 

The best qualified candidate will have the following:

• Professional experience in engineering practice with increasing degrees of responsibility involving wastewater process technology analysis, design and specification.
• Professional Engineer/Registered Engineer license in Civil, Sanitary, Chemical, Environmental or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of physicochemical and biological wastewater treatment process fundamentals and resource recovery principles.
• Direct experience developing or implementing wastewater treatability analysis, developing process models, analyzing process alternatives, and working with designers to prepare engineering plans, and specifications for treatment works and sewerage systems.
• Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

At a minimum candidate must hold an Engineer in training (EIT) certificate demonstrating passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. This position may be overfilled at the Environmental Engineer III level if the selected applicant is a registered as a professional engineer in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22 or be able to obtain one within one year from the date of hire.

Preferences

• Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering,
• OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.

Job Series

The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Engineer I with a salary range of $25.33 - $35.00, an Environmental Engineer II with a salary range of $29.82 - $40.00 per hour, or an Environmental Engineer III with a salary range of $33.23 - $48.00 per hour.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for a hybrid of both in-office/hybrid work schedule (2 days a week required in office and any mandatory in office meetings) and remote work days (work must be performed in Utah). Our office is located at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. A position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.  Note: Under Administrative Rule R13-4 all work must be performed within the State of Utah. As such employees should either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.

Why You Should Join Our Team

As a team member within the Engineering Section you will have the opportunity to participate in wastewater treatment related projects across the State of Utah. With these projects you will often have the opportunity to see a project through all phases including: planning, financing, design, construction, and completion. In addition, the Division of Water Quality promotes a healthy work life balance with numerous work schedules available. As a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality,  you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
  • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage)
  • 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage)
  • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
• Paid Time Off:
  • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
  • Annual leave increases with years of service. 
  • There are also 12 paid holidays.

The Agency

For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Water Quality, click here.  

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Salary : $25 - $48