Engineer I or II
The Engineer I or II position at Confidential Client involves implementing waste management regulatory policies to protect human health and the environment. The role includes conducting inspections, reviewing permits, analyzing environmental data, and providing technical assistance within the Waste Management Program. This entry-level engineering role offers professional growth, mentorship, and opportunities to obtain licensure while contributing to sustainable waste management practices in South Dakota.
About Careertakes
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Summary
Confidential Client is seeking an Engineer I or Engineer II to join the Waste Management Program. This full-time, onsite role in Pierre, SD focuses on regulatory and technical work to protect public health and the environment related to municipal and commercial waste, landfills, contaminated soil, medical waste, yard waste, and construction/demolition debris.
- Pay: $32.85 - $34.49 / hour (depending on level and qualifications)
- Hiring & Retention Incentive: $2,500 (subject to program terms)
- Workweek: 40 hours
- Employment type: Full-time
What You’ll Do
As a member of the Waste Management Program you will help implement solid waste regulatory policy and deliver technical services that protect human health and the environment. Typical responsibilities include:
- Conduct solid waste field inspections at disposal and landfill facilities
- Prepare inspection reports, technical reports, and formal correspondence
- Analyze groundwater monitoring well data for municipal solid waste landfills
- Recommend changes to landfill groundwater monitoring plans
- Review applications and draft permits for solid waste facilities
- Maintain environmental databases and analyze environmental monitoring data
- Provide technical guidance and customer-focused assistance to colleagues, other agencies, and the public
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications (required to be considered):
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental, geological, civil, or related engineering field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with engineers, scientists, agencies, and the public
- Ability to learn and apply federal and state solid waste regulations
- Ability to apply basic engineering principles to the design, construction, operation, and permitting of landfills and solid waste facilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set goals, and work independently or in a team
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred / differentiators:
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering passed, or ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- MOLO (Manager of Landfill Operations) certification or desire to pursue MOLO (SWANA)
- Experience with groundwater monitoring data analysis or environmental database management
Licenses & Certifications
- Preference for candidates who have passed the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering exam or who can obtain PE licensure.
- Desire to achieve/maintain MOLO certification is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Benefits
Confidential Client (state government) offers a competitive public-sector benefits package including:
- $2,500 hiring & retention incentive (half paid by your second paycheck, remainder after 15 months; current state employees may be ineligible)
- Health, vision, and dental insurance options (including a $0 premium employee option)
- Generous retirement benefits (Class A retirement under SDRS)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, family leave, and 11 paid holidays
- Training, mentorship, and professional development to support licensure and career advancement
Additional Requirements
- To be considered, attach your resume, academic transcript, and a writing sample.
- Veterans’ preference applies where eligible (per ARSD 55:10:02:08).
- The Confidential Client does not sponsor new work visas; hires must verify eligibility to work in the U.S. (Form I-9). E-Verify may be used upon hire.
- This is an on-site role (#LI-Onsite).
Why This Role
This position is an entry-level engineering opportunity that offers strong mentorship from licensed engineers, exposure to regulatory permitting and fieldwork, and clear paths for technical and managerial growth in environmental and waste management engineering.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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