Professional Engineer I - Engineering Section
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$34.857

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011533 Professional Engineer I - Engineering Section (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-24-2024

Job Description:
Engineer is needed to review planning and design documents for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities, drinking water projects, public pool construction projects, private onsite treatment systems, and livestock waste control facilities. Under limited supervision of a higher-level professional engineer or an administrative official, position performs complex licensed professional level engineer work for one or more office and/or field-based projects with diverse engineering components and requirements. Will have independent, complex functional and coordination responsibilities requiring advanced or comprehensive engineering knowledge.

Job Duties:

• Reviews facility plans, plans and specifications, construction, operational plans, operator training, and/or operation of facilities as requested to determine compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Works with consulting engineers to obtain appropriate information necessary to conduct evaluation.
• Conducts onsite inspections of assigned equipment and/or facilities to determine compliance of the systems with approved plans and specifications and with State and federal requirements.
• Compiles statistics, charts and tables of findings, interprets findings, and prepares reports or correspondence to present findings to agency staff, consulting engineers, and owners/operators of facilities.
• Confers with and provides technical assistance to local boards of health, municipal officials, industrial officials, consulting engineers, and the general public to alleviate environmental hazards and/or eliminate health hazards.
• Conducts or assists in training programs for water and wastewater treatment plant operators.
• Presents talks to lay and professional groups.
• Attends meetings of associations and organizations concerned with environmental and/or health issues as a representative of the agency.

Advertising language: Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska's environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). At NDEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska's air, land, water, and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of NDEE:

• A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State
• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Respected as a valued team member

What You Will Do:

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is seeking a Professional Engineer I for the Technical Assistance Team.

An engineer is needed to review planning and design documents for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities, drinking water projects, public pool construction projects, private onsite treatment systems, and livestock waste control facilities. Under limited supervision of a higher-level professional engineer or an administrative official, position performs complex licensed professional level engineer work for one or more office and/or field-based projects with diverse engineering components and requirements. Will have independent, complex functional and coordination responsibilities requiring advanced or comprehensive engineering knowledge.

Competitive Benefits

The State offers a competitive benefits package, including 12 days of vacation during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent teammate benefits include: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • WellNebraska Health Plan • Direct Primary Care (DPC) • Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program • Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement/Investment Plan • Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance* • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses • Direct Deposit of Payroll • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union • Deferred Compensation Plan • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave • Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave • Teammate Discount Program • Charitable Giving through Payroll Deduction

*Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov

"The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics."

Location and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd - Suite 100 - Lincoln, NE

Work schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, 10-hour workdays may be allowed after six-month probation and/or with management approval.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Engineering

Other:

• Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent transportation,
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to climb a 10 ft ladder
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop
• Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes
• Ability to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance required
• Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months.
• Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge Of: civil engineering theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering and design; modern methods and techniques of drinking water and wastewater system construction, maintenance, and materials; legal responsibilities and ramifications associated with the work performed; federal and agency design standards, specifications, and procedures; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the function performed; practices and terminology of computer operation and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); Geographic Information Systems (GIS); mathematics, surveying and material testing; engineering properties of materials and surfacing types; rehabilitation and maintenance techniques; and practical engineering concepts

Skill In: communicating with the regulated community, prioritizing workloads; using analytical judgement to make decisions.

Ability To: interpret, understand and implement State and federal laws and regulations, and agency standards, policies, and procedures; read interpret and evaluate engineering plans and specifications; review and approve/stamp engineering plans; understand all levels of project design; organize, analyze, and evaluate available information and draw reasonable conclusions; communicate information clearly and concisely; interpret, use, and explain civil engineering plans, maps, specifications and standards and reports, communicate with the public, contractors, consultants, agency staff at all levels, and local government officials; interact with assigned worker, other agency employees, local government representatives, contractors, consultants, and the public.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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