Engineer Associate- Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha

Engineer Associate - Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.

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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management;
State Revolving Fund
Office

Location:

601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304.

This position is classified exempt and is not in the classified service nor covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund. Under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer, employee will perform the following engineering services at the training level.

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility concerning population median household income, the necessity of the project, the constructability of the wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution system alternatives proposed relative to the terrain and population of the study area, and for the possibility of consolidation with other facilities.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution systems to determine the constructability of the proposed design, whether it complies with DEP regulations, if it fits the needs of the town or public service district and check for design calculation errors.
• Perform interim and final inspections on wastewater and water projects under construction to check for compliance with regulations and approved plans and specifications and approve change orders to work in progress.
• Conduct and attend project related meetings such as: planning, pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction job meetings, town and public service district meetings and public hearings.
• Review agreements and contracts between the consulting engineer and their client.
• Attend training courses and review research to learn and maintain knowledge of current construction practices, treatment technologies, design criteria, and associated costs and complete special assignments.
• Employee will perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, the general public, supervisors, co-workers, and staff.
• Must be able to write reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.

• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

Training:
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.

I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information.

I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application.

Affirmation: I consent to the above statement.