Job Specification Details

Engineering work at an advanced professional level for the Department of Environmental Conservation, entailing the development, collection and analysis of engineering data, evaluation of conceptual engineering plans and the preparation, evaluation and certification of engineering design and construction plans and specifications, and management of engineering and construction projects. Work involves independence in assuring completion of work assignments, responsibility and accountability for work performed by assigned project teams, and its effect on the health and safety of people and the value of their properties; and differs from a lower level engineer in the number and complexity of assigned responsibilities and their environmental, health and economic effects. May provide project or program oversight and/or supervise program staff or provide expertise in a specialized engineering or program element, which is not duplicated in the Department. Work is performed under the general direction of an Environmental Engineering Manager.

Plans, develops, and implements engineering plans and programs; reviews and analyzes proposed projects and plans for consistency with policies, statutes, regulations and rules, and for consistency with sound engineering principles; researches, collects, analyses, and enters information into, and maintains, data bases, and writes reports. Provides certification of design work and project management services for engineering projects, and performs field work as necessary to support duties; may provide construction oversight of projects and engineering certification of compliance with approved plans. Prepares environmental impact statements and recommendations for corrective action alternatives. Prepares original engineering designs including construction plans and specifications. Researches engineering and administrative issues. Develops and maintains technical and administrative expertise in assigned technology or program element. Provides expert opinion, advice and training to Department management and staff, outside parties and the public on assigned programs. Conducts fieldwork including project reviews, site inspections, investigations and makes compliance recommendations, including enforcement in regulatory programs. Provides expert testimony as a professional engineer in administrative and judicial fora. May supervise and train other engineering, technical and administrative staff on specific projects. Provides leadership, guidance and motivation to specific project teams. Represents the state in public meetings and in legal proceedings. Develops and implements technical and administrative program changes. May oversee the engineering work of Engineers-in-Training. Performs related duties as required.

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Thorough knowledge of engineering systems analysis and evaluation. 

Thorough knowledge of the basic principles of engineering planning, design, analysis and assessment. 

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of engineering project management. 

Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies and technologies of assigned programs. 

Considerable knowledge of the technology and/or administrative procedures associated with the engineering expertise assigned the position. 

Considerable knowledge of planning principles and procedures. 

Considerable knowledge of data gathering techniques and various systems for organizing and interpreting such data. Knowledge of the basic principles of environmental management and protection. 

Ability to read and understand and write engineering plans and specifications. 

Ability to develop and evaluate engineering reports, plans and specifications. 

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Master's degree or higher in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil, structural, mechanical, hydraulic or geotechnical engineering AND six (6) years or more of professional experience in environmental, sanitary, water resources, civil, structural, geotechnical or hydraulic engineering.

OR

Bachelor's degree in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil, structural, mechanical, hydraulic or geotechnical engineering AND eight (8) years or more of professional experience in environmental, sanitary, water resources, civil, structural, geotechnical or hydraulic engineering.

OR

Bachelor's degree or higher in any field of engineering AND nine (9) years or more of professional experience in environmental, sanitary, water resources, civil, structural, geotechnical or hydraulic engineering.

OR

One (1) year or more as an Environmental Engineer VII or two (2) years or more as an Environmental Engineer VI.

NOTE: Vermont registration as a Professional Engineer in the fields of civil, civil/sanitary, civil/structural, environmental, sanitary or structural engineering is required.