Water Regulation & Zoning Engineer

We seek creative, service-oriented individuals to join a team of professional employees dedicated to protecting and enhancing our natural resources. We employ individuals who can communicate positively with a variety of customer groups.

Benefits to Working for the DNR

The DNR offers an excellent fringe benefit package. The Department also regularly reviews and adjusts pay rates and fringe benefits so the State, as an employer can remain competitive. These positions are part of the Professional Engineering certified bargaining unit.

Duties

Inspect large dams to ensure safety of life, health, and property. Direct necessary repairs and modifications of dams for timely compliance with enforcement orders, ensuring safety of dams and hazard areas downstream. Administer the dam maintenance repair, modification, abandonment, and removal aid program. Provide statewide expertise and guidance and on-site command during emergency situations where imminent dam failure threatens life or loss of property. Assist with administering the dam safety program.

Required Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Hydrology and hydraulics, including open channel hydraulics; computer science; field survey techniques; communication skills; construction techniques for structure and dams; statistics and structural analysis.

Desired Training

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program with relevant course work or a verified equivalent. Registration as Professional Engineer is preferred.

PUB-HR-003 Rev 06/2001