Engineer Intern/Associate/Staff/Technical 1

Posting Begin Date: 2024/10/02

Posting End Date: 2024/11/02

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Water Agency

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 28.75

Maximum Salary: 42.20

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Posting Period: 1 Month

Pay Range: $28.85 – 42.20

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual to impact water management and promote public safety. This position, located at IDWR’s Western Regional Office in Boise, is open to engineers who have obtained their Professional Engineer credential as well as interns who are working towards licensure.

The engineer in this position can look forward to a variety of career-expanding opportunities in natural resource management. IDWR’s Western Regional office in Boise implements IDWR programs and works with water users across southwest Idaho, from the urbanizing Treasure Valley to remote mountain and range lands. The successful candidate will support IDWR’s Safety of Dams program, the Water Rights program, and other water resource administration programs, generating engineering knowledge and experience in the diverse environment that Western Region serves. A key focus of this position is helping to ensure the safety of dams, from small, remote dams up to large federal projects.

Working in the Treasure Valley, where Boise is located, is an opportunity for an engineer to experience all that Idaho has to offer. Boise is Idaho’s capital city, cultural hub, and largest urban center. Other vibrant and growing Treasure Valley communities include Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, and Caldwell, all with easy access to nearby public lands and world class outdoor recreation opportunities.

A one-time $5,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS is offered for this position to non-State of Idaho employees that meet recruitment bonus criteria.

There are four job classification levels for this opening: Engineer, Intern; Engineer, Associate; Engineer, Staff; and Engineer, Technical 1.

As an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) you will enter at the Engineer Intern or Associate level, depending on your level of experience.

As a licensed professional engineer, you will enter at the Staff or Technical 1 Engineer level, depending on your level of experience.

Through on-the-job training, classroom training, and achievement of team goals and agency goals, there will be opportunities to progress to the next full working-level job class in the Engineering career track.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Inspect existing dams and monitor construction activities for new dams and hydraulic structures.

• Perform limited technical engineering analysis related to dam design, hydrology, and slope stability.

• Engage dam owners and local emergency service providers to include dams and reservoirs in hazard assessment, communication, and risk mitigation activities.

• Coordinate collection of water discharge rates, water use information, and related data.

• Process water right filings for permits, transfers, and ownership changes.

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding water rights, filing requirements, statutes, rules, policies, and potential violations.

• Provide engineering and technical assistance to other IDWR programs.

• May supervise professional and/or technical staff.

ENGINEER INTERN AND ENGINEER ASSOCIATE LEVELS

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria within 6 months of employment offer:

(One of the three bulleted criteria below must be completed before the start of employment):

· Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-In-Training;

· OR Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET);

· OR graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the EAC/ABET PLUS verification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.

· Valid driver's license.

• TheEngineer Internlevel is met based on the minimum qualifications listed above.

• TheEngineer Associatelevel is met based on the minimum qualifications listed above AND at least two years of work experience post-certification.

Desired qualifications and experience:

· Some knowledge of Water Resource Management.

STAFF AND TECHNICAL 1 ENGINEER LEVELS

Minimum Qualifications:

· Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE); or eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12;

· Experience: analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications, and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.

· Valid driver's license.

• TheStaff Engineerlevel is met based on the minimum qualifications listed above.

• TheTechnical 1level is met based on the minimum qualifications listed above AND at least four years of work experience post-licensure as a staff engineer with experience referenced below. A master's degree in a related field such as hydrology, geology or geosciences, geotechnical engineering, or civil or environmental engineering can qualify for one year of additional experience. A Ph.D. in one of the related fields can qualify for three years of experience. A Technical 1-level engineer is expected to handle more difficult projects with little supervision.

Desired qualifications and experience:

• Experience applying engineering principles and practices to design and construct dams or mine tailings impoundment structures; inspect dams or mine tailings impoundment structures; monitor construction activities for new dams or mine tailings impoundment structures; or review plans and specifications for approval to construct new dams or modify existing dams.

• Engineering experience related to water resource management.

• Some knowledge of hydrology, water rights, water resource management, and/or agriculture. This experience may be accomplished through work experience post-licensure as a staff engineer or successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of related education in surface and groundwater hydrology, dam safety evaluation, stream channel alteration, irrigation methods and systems, design of hydraulic structures, or related areas of water measurement and use.

• Writing technical engineering reports.

• Evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications, and standards in completing projects.

BENEFITS

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

WORKING CONDITIONS

Much of the work occurs in an office environment. Periodic field inspections are required and involve walking over rough terrain, exposure to variable weather conditions, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. Out-of-town day trips and occasional overnight trips are required.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website: https://idwr.idaho.gov

OUR MISSION

To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho’s economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.