Engineer Associate
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DEP2400188 Engineer Associate
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration
Office of Special Reclamation
Office Location: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Designated Region: Greenbrier, Fayette, Raleigh, Mercer, Wyoming, McDowell, Nicholas, Summers
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***Please also refer to posting number DEP2400189; Engineer. Only one position will be filled with any of these titles.***
Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer, employee will perform professional work at the full performance level of engineering services. Under limited supervision, prepare plans, specifications, design drawings and maps for requisitioning of contraction of land and water reclamation projects. With use of AutoCAD drafting software, complete detailed drawings for construction projects. Prepare engineering cost estimates of reclamation work to be bid out by requests for quotation (RFQ) and by work directive. Assist in the Determination of property acquisition boundaries and calculate land areas and earthwork volumes. Provide professional certification of design and construction documents. Review both in-house and outside consultant provided engineering designs, drawings and specifications, ensure that the plans and specifications are complete, achieve the required reclamation objectives set forth in the revoked permit and/or any modifications.
Conform to code requirements and design appropriate facilities to meet current water treatment obligations. Perform and/or direct corrections to such plans including NPDES applications for permits associated with reclamation projects. Make/approve any adjustments to reclamation plans as site conditions warrant. Review and approve construction inspection reports, perform project management for OSR projects from inception to completion, which includes, but not limited to: Conducting pre-bid conferences, prepare project addendums, pre-construction conferences, reviewing project submittals for approval, review and approval of payment applications (I.E. Invoices), review and approval of project field adjustment, prepare project change orders, directing project inspection staff and performing construction inspections as needed, calculate project quantities for project closeout. Resolve issues and disputes with contractors and work with private landowners to minimize the impacts of mining and reclamation on their property consistent with the mining permit conditions. Plan, design and provide technical assistance with the operation of polluted mine drainage treatment facilities to meet applicable water quality standards set by NPDES permitted discharges. Will cooperate with other state and federal agencies (OSM, EPA, USACOE, DNR, and Courts) to complete reclamation and minimize adverse environmental impacts to off-site property and resources.
Prepare requisitions, work directives, MR-12 Forms, DOH permit applications, stormwater permit applications and addendums. Have the ability to learn and use AMD-Treat and AUTOCAD software for design of acid mine drainage water treatment facilities to comply with NPDES regulated water quality standards.
Attend regular state or federal sponsored training sessions as needed.
Have knowledge of and/or the ability to learn and design pumping systems for water treatment. Design sludge pumping and sludge handling systems on AMD-Water treatment projects.
Conduct or arrange for investigation of complaints and prepare appropriate reports.
Maintain weekly and monthly work reports, preform impoundment safety inspections following MSHA guidelines for frequency and methods. Employee will perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
Employee must be computer literate with the ability to learn skills in AutoCAD and GIS software.
***Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. ***
***Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter. ***
***Note: Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position. ***
***Note: All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23). ***
DOP Purposes Only – 0313P00948
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Other Information
***Preference will be given to applicant with a degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or Mining Engineering experience; and/or have experience with mining reclamation and acid or alkaline mine water treatment remediation; and/or have experience in AutoCAD, troubleshooting electrical systems and their components. ***
PG: 22 $53,129 - $98,288
Market Rate: $86,600
Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must have permanent civil services status (this includes reinstatements) and meet the minimum requirements or be within the top ten percent of the Division of Personnel Competitive Register for this job classification. Applicants who are current state employees or previous state employees with permanent civil services status may complete an application (Download PDF reader) and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov
Please include posting number DEP2400188 on application.
Applications from covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to DEP.
We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.
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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.