Engineer Graduate - Solid Waste Permit Engineer

Position: Engineer 1 Graduate - Solid Waste Permit Engineer
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* Working Title:

Engineer 1 Graduate - Solid Waste Permit Engineer*
* ** Job Class:
Engineer 1 Graduate*
* ** Agency:
Pollution Control Agency*
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** Job ** : 94587

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** Location** :
Various

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/04/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/17/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MGEC

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** Division/Unit** : RMAD Solid Wa Permitting Unit 2

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 10% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $28.10 - $41.43 / hourly; $58,672 - $86,505 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 exists to perform review of solid waste facility permit application and develop permit conditions for those facilities. A Graduate Engineer I performs various technical and policy related duties for the Solid Waste Program. Duties include project management, review of permit applications and technical specifications, preparation of permits, administrative functions surrounding permit issuance that ensures solid waste facilities are constructed and operated in compliance with Solid Waste Rules and protective of human health and the environment.

The position also works with other staff on policy and planning issues surrounding solid waste. This position exists to provide technical support through outreach, permitting, and site visit activities.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or similar engineering field with an environmental emphasis from an accredited engineering college.

Good communication and writing skills, effective human relations skills to work with clientele and staff; problem solving skills for resolving technical matters; ability to bring projects to conclusion.

Capable of gaining competency in environmental regulatory processes and procedures.

Basic computer skills, proficient in WORD and familiar 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 including F-1 STEM OTP extensions.

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 require employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.

Knowledge of engineering principals associated with solid waste facilities (landfills, compost sites, transfer facilities) including design, collection and treatment of leachate, stormwater management, and.

Knowledge of state and federal statutes and rules related to landfill design and operation.

Computer skills sufficient to use and learn databases and the HELP Computer Model.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with representatives of government agencies and the public.

** Physical Requirements*
* The position will inspect landfill and other solid waste facility construction, to evaluate conformance with design and specifications and accepted engineering and construction practices. Ability to independently work in the field, conduct inspections/investigations in adverse weather conditions and in a variety of settings at solid waste facilities. Ability to carry more than 20 pounds (monitoring equipment, file boxes).  Must have the ability to conduct inspections that may involve climbing and/or stepping over obstacles.

** 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…