Environmental Engineer

Final date to receive applications: 3/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01051

Environmental Engineer I

Pay Grade 16

Salary: $5,856.84 - $6,535.44 Monthly

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

Location:

300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

The Division of Abandoned Mine Lands was authorized by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation act of 1977 and is responsible for reclaiming problems from abandoned mine lands prior to 1982 that have no continuing responsibility for reclamation. The Division administers several programs in support of mine reclamation projects and economic revitalization of the Kentucky coalfields. The main office is located in Frankfort, with field offices in Prestonsburg, Hazard, London, and Madisonville.

By joining the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Eastern Region Branch Design East Section as an Environmental Engineer I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to conduct engineering design and construction activities for AML projects and related field activities.

• Visit sites for potential design to assess the nature and severity of the eligible issues for reclamation.
• Design projects using engineering software, including AutoCAD, Global Mapper, and other GIS and Engineering software.
• Prepare documentation for the bid package needed for construction.
• Conduct surveying activities as needed using advanced survey equipment and collaborate with the UAV section to collect data to support design and construction activities.
• Meet with landowners and contractors over the course of the design and construction process.

• Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) by the Kentucky Board of Engineers.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Carlson CAD software packages.
• Experience using survey equipment and data, including data collected by UAV.
• Engineering experience in environmental, mining, or civil fields.
• Desire to learn and use new and advanced technology and software to improve the efficiency and quality of work done to further the mission of AML and the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

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Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.  Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Travel throughout the state may be required.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michael Kearney rney or 502‑682‑2151.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D