Engineer - Technical Assistance - Engineering Section

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Hiring Agency:

Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.577

Job Posting:

JR2025-00014917 Engineer - Technical Assistance - Engineering Section (Open)

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

04-15-2025

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. Work is performed under limited supervision of a higher-level engineer and is reviewed for accuracy and conformance of the final product to engineering principles, agency policies and regulations.

 

Job Duties: 
•    Reviews facility plans, plans and specifications, construction, operational plans, operator training, and/or operation of drinking water supply systems, swimming pools, sewage treatment plants, feed lots, landfills and/or other equipment/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 the reviews and evaluations. 
•    Conducts on-site inspections of equipment and/or facilities to determine compliance of the systems with approved plans and specifications and with State and federal requirements.
•    Negotiates with consulting engineers regarding costs, basic design, and features of environmental engineering projects. 
•    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.
•    Performs routine administrative work in the maintenance of records and reports
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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 an Engineer 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. Work is performed under limited supervision of a higher-level engineer and is reviewed for accuracy and conformance of the final product to engineering principles, agency policies and regulations.

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 •