Technical Project Engineer Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024 Requisition ID: 449953 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About Indiana Department of Environmental Management: Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state. Role Overview: This role is a Technical Project Engineer in the Engineering Section, Permits Branch for solid and hazardous waste management, confined feeding operation, coal combustion residual (CCR), landfills, incinerators, boilers and industrial furnaces, compost, waste tire, biomass, alternative fuel, septage and land application programs responsible for managing and reviewing as well as ensuring compliance/enforcement of state and federal laws, regulations and standards, including facilitating the permit process, for a variety of programs and program elements. You will provide technical expertise and guidance and serve as the environmental engineer responsible for providing engineering and geotechnical expertise to ensure facility compliance with environmental regulations for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. You will evaluate complex engineering designs to ensure appropriate design, construction, and/or installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance methods and procedures for storage, treatment, and disposal facilities, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations and laws. Recent or upcoming college graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Four (4) years' experience preferred but not required. No engineering license required for this position; we offer an education reimbursement plan to help those interested in obtaining licensure. Eligible for 15 hours of remote work after first 30 days, with additional flexibility and options for an alternative work schedule if desired. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Check out our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to see how much this salary is worth after employer funded benefits A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Ensures services meet or exceed the needs of the agency
Ensures assignments, tasks and requestes are met within the requested timeframes
Manages solid and hazardous waste management, confined feeding operations, coal combustion residual (CCR), landfills, incinerators, boilers and industrial furnaces, compost, waste tire, biomass, alternative fuel, septage and land application program projects providing technical expertise to municipalities, industry plant officials, engineering consultants, and contractors
Provides technical assistance to staff, state and federal agencies, industries, contractors, environmental engineering consultants and the public
Evaluates complex technical and engineering plans and specifications for storage, treatment and disposal facilities, provides comments, recommends approval/denial of construction / operation / closure / post-closure / remedial action permits according to existing and proposed federal and state laws and regulations, policies, and guidance documents;
Develops construction and/or treatment process alternatives to improve compliance to regulations
Interprets laws, regulations, standards, policies, and requirements, concerning storage, treatment and disposal facilities and construction/operation compliance for communities and consultants
Performs technical analysis of the impact of the facilities, as needed
Evaluates engineering processes of pollution sources and their impact
Analyzes problems with proposed design and recommends sound alternatives ensuring compliance with rules
Evaluates permit applications, prepares comments and draft permits, conducts studies to support issuance/reissuance of permits, funding action for landfills or water or solid/hazardous waste plant construction or modifications
Reviews solid and hazardous waste landfills, surface impoundment’s, incinerators, boilers and industrial furnaces, storage and treatment facilities during construction and operation
Conducts site visits to review existing facilities and proposed sites, reviews construction plans and specifications, and evaluates construction, installation, and compliance tests
Develops and recommends strategies, guidelines and procedures for control assessment
Responds to inquiries concerning environmental issues from citizens, environmental groups verbally and in writing
Interprets and assists in developing policies, rules, and regulations
Serves as a state representative from other states, federal government, engineers, university staff, municipalities and industrial facilities
Reviews/evaluates and writes technical reports on various pollution issues
Consults with others in developing/reviewing agency technical design guidelines
Assists in formulating section and program procedures and policies to accomplish agency objectives, maintain schedules and comply with state and federal rules, regulations, laws and agency policies
Makes recommendations regarding updating of state laws and rules
Provides testimony at public meetings, administrative hearings and adjudicatory hearings
Reviews designs, develops, and tests computer programs to aid in research
Assists in leading a group of professionals working on a specific program assigning and reviewing work
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a baccalaureate degree in accredited engineering field in areas of environmental, civil, geotechnical, chemical or a related area.
Preferred knowledge of the principles and practices of assigned area of technology such as industrial and municipal water or waste water treatment processes, solid/hazardous waste treatment or air pollution control, and landfill design, construction, operation and maintenance
Thorough knowledge of the sciences as they apply to assigned area (soils, chemical reactions, kinetics, biological processes, geotechnical, engineering hydrology, geology, hydrogeology, construction technology, thermodynamics and mathematics)
Thorough knowledge of all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, policies, and guidance
Thorough knowledge of Office of Land Quality permit process
Thorough knowledge of applicable ASTM, EPA, API, UL, ACI, ITRC, OSHA, standards, guidance, and regulations;
Ability to interpret and apply federal/state laws and regulations, engineering and environmental law principles, regulatory/permitting/enforcement policy principles and precedents
Ability to review plans and specifications for treatment and control systems and to recommend alternatives based on environmental assessment and cost analysis
Ability to conduct intensive research of engineering design and innovative technologies
Ability to conduct inspections/observation of facilities under construction or while in operation
Ability to prepare reports for use as evidence and/or basis for recommendations for action
Ability to develop and implement programs, define procedures, and prepare schedules to accomplish set objectives
Ability to prepare reports or guidance documents
Knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures used in program area
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and in group settings, and relate complex technical concepts to untrained individuals
Ability to mentor and direct professional staff, including consultants and facility representatives
Broad knowledge of computer programming and systems design as it relates to program area
Ability to deal tactfully with a variety of individuals, officials, industry representatives, and consulting firms
Ability to direct work of others and provide both technical and administrative guidance and leadership.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [emailprotected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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