Water Supply 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 new well and pump installations and review construction reports for code conformity. Review plans and specifications for portable water treatment facilities. Investigate existing groundwater pollution problems.

Required Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Principles and practices of hydraulics and fluid mechanics; hydrology, including water sampling, groundwater level measurement and groundwater movement; well drilling equipment and procedures.

Desired Training

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or sanitary engineering (or some combination of the three) from an ABET-accredited program with relevant course work or experience in areas such as water supply or water treatment design, hydrogeology, sanitary engineering, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, or a verified equivalent.

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