Assistant/Associate Engineer - 4100082 (IN-HOUSE ONLY)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens.  We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.  

This position will be located at 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Evaluate engineering documents including facility plans, detailed plans and specifications, and other submittals for hazardous waste management to ensure compliance with standard engineering practices, regulatory requirements, and protection of public health and the environment.
• Draft permits for hazardous waste facilities in accordance with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Hazardous Waste Laws, regulations and guidance.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the regulated community, public citizens, private engineering consultants, legislators, and others with regard to laws, regulations, and engineering requirements through in-person or online meetings, written communications, and presentations statewide.
• Participate in training and technical conferences to remain current on engineering practice and innovative design and treatment technologies.

Qualifications - All you need for success

To be hired as a Professional Engineer, you must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.

AND

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities, or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base, as well as calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.
• Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example: facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Assistant Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 0-2 years relevant experience.
• Associate Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 2-4 years of progressive relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri with at least four full years of satisfactory engineering experience, as required for licensure.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Nathan Kraus, P.E., Unit Chief at 573-751-3154 or [email protected]

or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.