Environmental Engineer - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.

The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its citizens.

Job Summary

This position involves planning, coordinating, developing and implementing the District's landfill and site remediation construction projects involving installation of engineered barriers, surface water management, drainage modifications, landfill cover stabilization, installation of landfill gas recovery/control systems, leachate management systems, and other types of improvements as well as native landscape restoration on environmentally impaired sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and review the preparation of construction documents including engineering plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and associated bidding documents for landfill and site remediation projects as directed by the Senior Landfill Engineer.
• Coordinate and review the preparation of construction permit applications and associated submittal packages to various federal, state, and local, regulatory agencies.
• Prepare memos, letters, reports, intergovernmental agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other correspondences. Affix licensed professional seal to documents as appropriate.
• Conduct and attend meetings with contractors, consultants of various disciplines, commissioners, other governmental agencies, and the public.
• Conduct field inspections of various landfill and site remediation projects. Prepare and update Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring plans, manuals, and emergency action plans as directed by the Senior Landfill Engineer.
• Conduct field inspections of construction sites to ensure adherence to various Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and contract compliance.
• Gather, manipulate, and interpret data in support of environmental control system operations and monitoring.
• Coordinate response, clean up, material disposal, and site restoration associated with Hazardous Material incidents on District property, including fly dumping, illicit discharge and environmental spills.
• Manage contracts with environmental consultants and remediation contractors for removal, disposal, and remediation of underground storage tanks and other contaminated sites.
• Maintain the GIS Environmentally Impacted Sites layer in coordination with the IT department.
• Coordinate inventory of hazardous and regulated waste from all District departments for annual lab pack.
• Advise District departments in storage and handling of hazardous materials and accumulation and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Assist Safety Coordinator in preparing and performing hazardous material related training for District staff.
• Provide technical support to other District departments.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District's safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers. Conducts and attends necessary staff meetings to establish and maintain effective lines of communication.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field, 4 - 6 years of experience in a broad range of solid and hazardous waste operations and regulations; landfill and site remediation design, permitting, regulatory compliance, general administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• IL Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within 6 months.
• IL EPA Wastewater Operator Certification Class K required within 6 months.
• IL EPA Landfill Operator Certification preferred.
• Maintain OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper Certification and have an awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including the ability to implement and enforce safety protocols.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods pertaining to environmental engineering, environmental sciences, and environmental geosciences as they relate to landfills and contaminated sites and to special/hazardous waste disposal.
• Sound knowledge and firm understanding of hydrogeology, landfill gas, and leachate systems, including generation; solid waste, hazardous waste, and air quality regulations, including the implications.
• Familiarity with phyto-utilization for leachate management.
• Ability to apply District ordinances, policies, and guidelines and effectively present them to internal and external customers.
• Proficient in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and CAD software.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and data.

Salary: $87,256.00 - 98,238.40

Work Environment: This position requires working indoors and outdoors from an office setting and at the District's inactive landfills. There is exposure to all weather conditions, insects, uneven terrain, hazardous waste, etc. This requires travel to various worksites in the District on a regular basis.

Benefits: Vision insurance, Flex Spending, Deferred Compensation, AFLAC, Pre-Paid Legal Coverage, Credit Union, Optional Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 paid Holidays, Vacation Days, Personal Days, Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Eligible for possible annual pay increases based upon performance.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.