Environmental Engineer I or II

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Job ID: 35770
Agency: Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources - Division of Agriculture and Environmental Services
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $32.06 - $34.50/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E1 or E2
Closing Date: 05/13/2026

Make a Difference:
The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is to protect and preserve South Dakota’s agriculture, environment, and natural resources through effective regulatory services, natural resource conservation, and financial and technical assistance. We are seeking individuals with a strong desire to learn, and an interest in building a career, while supporting efforts to fulfill DANR’s mission in the Inspection, Compliance, and Remediation Program.

What you will do:
As a member of the Tanks team, you will be responsible for protecting human health and the environment by implementing state and federal regulations for storage tank facilities. The Environmental Engineer (I or II) will perform tank inspections, review plans and specifications for aboveground and underground storage tank systems, and direct release assessment and remediation.

Based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience, this position may be hired as Engineer I, or an Engineer II position at the appropriate salary for the engineering level hired. Information on the engineering career family and engineering positions can be viewed at: https://www.sd.gov/sys_attachment.do?sys_id=b54a86ad1b766a10f744edb5604bcbf8 .

Duties may include the following:

• performing site inspections of underground and aboveground storage tank facilities;
• conducting engineering reviews of underground and aboveground storage tank systems plans and specifications;
• providing assistance to tank owners and operators, contractors, consultants, and the general public;
• reviewing environmental assessment reports to determine if contamination cases meet cleanup requirements and compliance with state rules;
• reviewing technical plans for remediation equipment intended for in-situ remediation of contaminants to determine if design criteria are adequate to provide efficient and effective contaminant reduction;
• conducting contamination complaint investigations to determine validity and recommend corrective actions where necessary;
• providing technical information and assistance to colleagues, other state and federal agencies, and the public;
• other duties as assigned.

Benefits of Working for DANR:
We offer a $2,500 hiring and retention incentive for engineers beginning state employment when hired for this position. The first half of the incentive will be paid with the second paycheck, and the remainder of the incentive is paid after 15 months of employment.

The state of South Dakota offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• 15 days/120 hours vacation leave per year (based on a 40-hour work week)
• 14 days/112 hours sick leave per year (based on a 40-hour work week)
• Paid Family Leave and Paid Family Medical Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance plan with $0 premium option for employee-only coverage
• Groups rates on family medical coverage, dental, vision, short-term disability, and more
• 6% fully-matched Retirement Plan (fully vested after three years)
• Optional Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Reduced tuition at state universities
• No State Income Tax

This position requires a valid driver's license, frequent travel, and occasional overnight travel. Field work can occur in a wide range of weather conditions and may occasionally require the ability to lift of up to 50 pounds. Office work will be conducted in a routine office setting. Normal work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, fieldwork may result in flexing the work schedule. This position will be trained in the Incident Command System and will be available to work in South Dakota's Emergency Operations Center during times when the Governor declares an emergency.

For more information about the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, visit: https://danr.sd.gov/

Licenses and Certifications:
DANR values professional licensure. Preference will be given to candidates that have successfully passed the Engineer-In-Training/Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT or FE) exam or have the ability to obtain a license. We can provide training and experience that will allow you to pursue your Professional Engineering license. For applicants that are licensed or have passed the EIT/FE exam, please provide supporting documentation .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Only applicants that possess a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental, geological, civil, or related engineering field from an ABET-certified college will be considered. Communicating and coordinating with other engineers and scientists, other agencies, and the public is required; therefore, good communication skills are essential.

We are looking for candidates that have:

• knowledge of principles of environmental and natural resources engineering;
• knowledge of principles and procedures of the environmental control and natural resources fields;
• computer skills such as Microsoft Office;
• ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;
• ability to set goals and work independently or in a team setting to achieve them;
• ability to walk to sites carrying equipment over uneven or rough terrain;
• ability to wear personal protection equipment and participate in medical monitoring program;
• skill to organize and present technical information to professional staff and to citizens of the state in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your Resume, Transcript, and a Technical Writing Sample created by you.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3YG
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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