Environmental Engineer

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Engineer position in the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. This position may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below. Salary depends on experience and the job level offered within the series.  

Job Description

• Technical review of engineering processes.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Inspection and enforcement of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Effectively listen to and communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Work well independently and in a team environment.

Best Qualified Candidate 

The best qualified candidate will have the following skills:

Communication:

• Effectively conveys complex regulations and technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, adapting communication style to suit diverse audiences.
• Actively listens to and seeks feedback, demonstrating a willingness to understand different perspectives and incorporating feedback to improve performance and outcomes.

Collaboration & Independence:

• Effectively contributes both independently and as part of a team to develop and implement appropriate solutions to challenges.
• Works effectively and cooperatively with colleagues, actively sharing knowledge, information, and best practices to enhance team performance and organizational learning.

Technical Proficiency & Reporting:

• Possesses the ability to prepare thorough and accurate technical inspection reports that provide a legally defensible basis for enforcement actions.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of complex industrial processes or possesses a proven ability and willingness to rapidly acquire knowledge of new and complicated industrial operations.

Preferences

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field, preferably chemical engineering, including advanced degrees.
• 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 - $40.19, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $29.82 - $47.30 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $33.23 - $52.69 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 benefited employee of the State of Utah, 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 Waste Management and Radiation Control, 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 - $41