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Engineer or Associate Engineer (Wastewater Process Engineer)

Salary

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Location

Metro Plant - 2400 Childs Rd. St. Paul MN 55106, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00461

Division

Environmental Services

Department

Supp Srvcs-Process Engineering

Opening Date

06/04/2025

Closing Date

6/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are theMetropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) division has one (1) vacancy for either an Engineer or Associate Engineer-Wastewater Process Engineer (depending on qualifications) in the Support Services-Process Engineering, Research and Development, and Air Quality unit.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.

To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Engineer or Associate Engineer (Process)applies academic engineering knowledge with acquired practical experience in monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting processes and technical systems operated by MCES. The Engineer or Associate Engineer also may accomplish bench, pilot, and/or full-scale testing to support those objectives and may accomplish tasks related to regulatory reporting. The hard-working individual we need for our team will accomplish wastewater and treatment process engineering.

What you would do in this job

+ Makes significant contributions to the development and expanded application of advanced methods of data analysis to our wastewater systems.

+ Assist in the evaluation of system status by reviewing relevant data and having discussions with operations staff to confirm operational objectives are being met.

+ Assist in the identification, pursuit, and implementation of process optimization.

+ Assist in the generation of regulatory compliance documents.

+ Complete directed tasks on complex studies of process systems to identify and evaluate responses to changing conditions or requirements to troubleshoot issues and achieve greater levels of system performance and optimization.

+ Assist in the coordination of activities of various departments in a process system or area of responsibility so operational and regulatory requirements are achieved.

+ Assist with solids processes including incineration, dewatering, and air regulatory technical tasks.

+ Other related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Engineer /(AFSCME, GRADE F)

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a directly related area of disciplineAND Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire. *Note: The FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT) exam

+ Valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer / (AFSCME, GRADE, G)

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a directly related area of disciplineAND At least two (2) years of related engineering experienceAND Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire. Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT)

+ Valid driver's license

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Experience with and knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and process engineering.

+ Advanced degree with emphasis that addresses relevant areas of experience and knowledge.

+ Experience with and knowledge of advanced data analysis methods and tools with emphasis on their application to wastewater data.

+ Ability to read, and understand complex academic and technical papers.

+ Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environments.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge of process and wastewater treatment concepts.

+ Knowledge of engineering principles and their application.

+ Knowledge of related regulations and rules applying to the area of work.

+ Professional judgment and the ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and critera.

+ Ability to analyze complex technical problems involving large sets of data.

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical information.

+ Ability to effectively communicate and present technical information.

+ Ability to clearly summarize and present key findings, convey results, and thereby foster momentum support for process improvements.

+ Skill in human relations to influence, instruct, and negotiate with individuals to gain their understanding, cooperation, and action.

+ Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Classification Level: Associate Engineer

Union/Grade: AFSCME Grade F

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

FullSalary Range: $35.37 - $57.41 hourly / $73,570- $119,413 annually

Classification Level: Engineer

Union/Grade:AFSCME Grade G

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Full Salary Range: $38.26 - $62.05 hourly / $79,581 - $129,064 annually

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

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+ No

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. If you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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Select the position(s) for which you are applying.

+ Associate Engineer

+ Engineer

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Select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.

+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline - chemical, civil or environmental

+ Graduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline - chemical, civil or environmental

+ None of the above

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Select the option that best reflects your work experience.

+ No experience as an Engineer

+ Less than one (1) year of experience as an Engineer

+ One (1) full year of experience as an Engineer

+ Less than two (2) years of experience as an Engineer

+ Two (2) or more years of experience as an Engineer

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Please select your highest certification, if applicable.

+ Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or the ability to obtain licensure in the State of Minnesota via reciprocity within six months

+ Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE)

+ The ability to successfully complete the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) within 6 months of hire

+ None of the above

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Describe your education relevant to process engineering, chemical engineering, civil or environmental engineering, and/or wastewater treatment. If you type "See resume" you will not receive credit for your response. One focus area of this position is to assist with solids processes including dewatering and incineration, and related air permitting requirements. Please highlight any specific education related to these topics. We recognize that these are specialized areas of wastewater treatment process engineering that are often learned on the job. Comprehensive education on these topics is not required to be hired into this position. If this does not apply type "N/A." If you type, "See resume," you will not receive credit for your response.

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Describe your work or other beyond educational experience relevant to process engineering, chemical engineering, civil or environmental engineering, and/or wastewater treatment. One focus area of this position is to assist with solids processes including dewatering/incineration, and related air permitting requirements. Please highlight any specific experience related to these topics. We recognize that these are specialized areas of wastewater treatment process engineering that are often learned on the job. Comprehensive experience on these topics is not required to be hired into this position. If you type "See resume" you will not receive credit for your response. If this does not apply type "N/A." If you type, "See resume," you will not receive credit for your response.

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Select the following areas in which you have knowledge and/or experience. (Select all that apply).

+ Environmental/wastewater engineering

+ Reactor mass and energy balances

+ Hydraulic analysis of wastewater systems

+ Wastewater systems solids processes

+ Water Chemistry

+ Air pollution control engineering

+ None of the above

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For each item checked in the above question, describe your experience. If this does not apply type "N/A." If you type "See resume" you will not receive credit for your response.

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Describe your experience communicating technical information in writing or verbally. If this does not apply, type "N/A."

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The Metropolitan Council values a workplace that is as diverse as the people we serve. Please describe your experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environment. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A."

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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