Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for reviewing permit applications submitted to a watershed district client for development and redevelopment projects. Work may involve reviewing site development design; reviewing construction plans for conformance with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain management rules; coordinating review for conformance with wetland management rules; working with permitting agencies and public officials; coordinating with watershed district staff; coordinating with permit applicants (including developers); reviewing hydrologic runoff modeling and hydraulic analyses; reviewing stormwater management designs submitted by permit applicants; and developing written documentation of conformance with relevant rules. Salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position; however, applicants seeking part-time work will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related environmental degree
• One year of experience directly related to water resources
• Familiarity with stormwater management, earthwork and grading plans, and stormwater best management practices (BMPs)
• Basic understanding of water-related environmental regulations
• Strong computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets
• Ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Conscientiousness concerning the accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness of results
• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
• Superior task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and following-up, and keeping project information organized
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
• Acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of water resources experience
• Processional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Familiarity with MPCA's Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS)
• Familiarity with erosion and sediment control practices
• Familiarity with floodplain and wetland management
• Project or task management experience
• Working knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling and water quality modeling (e.g., HydroCAD, MIDS Calculator, P8)
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CADD-based civil design software
• Experience with water environmental regulations and permitting in Minnesota or other states
• Experience with construction oversight
• Project design experience (e.g., subdivision site or roadway design, stormwater management facility design, etc.), including preparation of plans and specifications

NOTE: Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of industrial sites and may also require entering and working within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided for work in these areas.