Engineer

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Oklahoma City, OK, USA
In-Office
54K-71K Annually
Entry level
Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Conducts industrial wastewater and stormwater inspections, investigates complaints, performs technical engineering analyses, prepares enforcement actions, monitors compliance, and provides on-site technical assistance. The role includes field sampling, inspection reporting, outreach, training, and occasional travel throughout Oklahoma and out of state. Field duties may involve walking, wading streams, and lifting equipment.
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Job Posting Title

Engineer

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–Water Quality

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:
Level III - $53,788.80
Level IV - $56,472.00
Level V - $63,772.80
Level VI - $70,990.40

Job Description

This position is located in the Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater Enforcement/Field Inspection Section located in Oklahoma City.All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H-1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. Other than regular field work, there is no remote work allowed.Application Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, references, and transcript to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose

IND district engineers work on citizen complaints, conduct CEIs (Major inspections), Regulate stormwater construction and do monitoring/enforcement on other permitted facilities plus other duties as assigned.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

  • Investigate and close/resolve complaints involving industrial wastewater and stormwater systems in assigned district according to DEQ procedures.
  • Prepare formal and/or informal enforcement actions resulting from significant violations at industrial wastewater and stormwater systems in assigned district. Track the progress of formal enforcement actions or take additional enforcement actions, as necessary, to ensure compliance.
  • Perform Compliance Evaluation Inspections (including Industrial Users and Compliance Sampling Inspection) on major industrial wastewater systems as assigned and finalize inspection reports.
  • Perform technical analyses/engineering reviews.
  • Participate in management-approved training as a recipient and/or presenter, as necessary.
  • Participate in Industrial Wastewater and/or Stormwater Outreach Programs as presenter and/or resource person or participant.
  • Provide technical assistance to industrial wastewater and stormwater systems in assigned district by making on-site visits and documenting those visits with Technical Assistance Reports or Inspection Reports.
Education and Experience
  • Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology).

  • Level IV: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology).

  • Level V: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology), and one year of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master’s degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

  • Level VI: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology),and two years of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master’s degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Travel Requirements

Employee will be required to travel within the State of Oklahoma and out-of-state on an occasional (as needed) basis. This position may require occasional overnight travel to fulfill job duties.

Physical Requirements

Employee must have the ability to perform field activities that may require some strenuous physical activity. On occasion, walking up to one mile to reach sampling stations, wading across streams to collect measurements, and lifting up to 50 pounds to deploy and retrieve equipment may be required.

Other Requirements

Persons with out of state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration with the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors no later than six months from the date of appointment.

Benefits
  • Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
  • A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous Benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Not all applicants will receive an interview.  If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email.   All applicants will be required to pass a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-recognized college or university
  • Must be within 60 days of obtaining the engineering degree
  • Engineer Intern registration with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for Level IV and above
  • One year of engineering experience for Level V, unless substituted by a master’s degree in engineering
  • Two years of engineering experience for Level VI, with the stated master’s degree substitution option
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to perform strenuous field activities, walk up to one mile, wade across streams, and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Out-of-state Engineer Intern registration must be transferred to Oklahoma within six months of appointment
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Year Founded: 1890

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