Environmental Engineer jobs in Springfield, IL

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Compliance Section, Source Monitoring unit, Springfield Regional office is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer 1. This position performs a variety of closely supervised functions that are designed to provide a basic introduction to, and training in the explicit engineering programs for the Compliance Section, Source Monitoring unit, Springfield Regional office. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.

The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

35% 1. Assist higher level engineers in routine engineering reviews to gain knowledge in source emissions testing and monitoring for Bureau of Air (BOA), Air Pollution Control (APC), Compliance.

• Evaluating stack testing protocols and final reports submitted to the Agency to determine their adequacy in meeting applicable test methods, permit conditions, consent decree requirements and rules and regulations.
• Providing recommendations on acceptability/certification.

25% 2. Assist higher level engineers in routine on-site facility engineering investigations and evaluations related to emission control and monitoring.

• Assists and observes higher level engineers in evaluating various Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) verifications and stack testing designed to qualitatively and quantitatively determine air pollutants releases into the atmosphere from a variety of emission sources.         
• Performs duties which involve climbing ladders, stairs, catwalks, scaffolding and smokestacks 75 feet or more in height.
• Utilizes a personal computer prepares routine engineering reports of findings.
• Travels in performance of duties. 

Essential Functions (continued)

10% 3. Assist higher level engineers in routine facility engineering investigations and evaluations related to emission control and monitoring.

• Observing various on-site procedures designed to demonstrate compliance with emission control requirements.
• Providing recommendations regarding processes and procedures to adequately determine compliance status.
• Performs duties which involve climbing ladders, stairs, catwalks, scaffolding and smokestacks 75 feet or more in height.

10% 4.Provides engineering/technical assistance to Permit, Compliance and Legal staff in the development of permit conditions and regulatory and enforcement actions involving air emission controls and measurement.

Essential Functions (continued)

10% 5. Observes and participates in compliance conferences, including the violation notice and enforcement process, between Agency and industry, to address non-compliance relating to stack testing and other issues involving atmospheric emissions and procedures to monitor those emissions.

• Interpreting and explaining test methods, rules, regulations, and procedures concerning air pollution control measures.
• Providing assistance to owner/operators of air pollution sources to develop and improve methods of emission control and measurement.

05% 6. Assists in the preparation and presentation of visible emission reading training (smoke school) twice yearly for personnel from the agency, local governments, and industry; includes set-up and operation of equipment instruction in proper procedures, and grading of test papers.

Essential Functions (continued)

05% 7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a bachelor's degree in an engineering science. Typically, the subject matter would involve the type of coursework associated with environmental (sanitary, hydraulic, hydrology, and air pollution specialties), civil (sanitary, hydraulic, and hydrology specialties), general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical, or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
2. Requires no previous experience.
3. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers the ability to prepare technical engineering reports.
2. Prefers the ability to make mathematical computations and calculations involving the application of standard theory.
3. Prefers the ability to independently conduct routine engineering investigations and assist higher level engineering personnel in making complex or difficult investigations.
4. Prefers the ability to conduct personal interviews concerning routine problems with a wide variety of representatives of the general public.
5. Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires a valid and current appropriate drivers’ license.
2. Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
3. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
4. Requires the ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, scaffolding and smokestacks 75 feet or more in height.
5. Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois EPA is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs

of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property, and the quality of life.

The Illinois EPA works to safeguard natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment. By partnering

with businesses, local governments, and the public, the Illinois EPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we

breathe and our water and land resources.

The Mission of the Office of Emergency Response: Protect the health and safety of the citizens of Illinois during

emergency incidents involving the release of oil, hazardous materials, or other contaminants, while stabilizing,

minimizing or eliminating the environmental consequences to the land, air or waters of the state.