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Engineer Senior - Solid Waste Permit Engineer

State of Minnesota • Marshall, MN • 1w ago

Working Title: Engineer Senior - Solid Waste Permit Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Job ID : 94126

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 05/11/2026

Closing Date : 05/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MGEC

Division/Unit : RMAD PSM SolidWastePermitUnit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5% of the time

Salary Range: $38.39 - $56.48 / hourly; $80,158 - $117,930 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to perform the engineering technical review and policy related duties for the Solid Waste Program. Duties include project management, review of permit applications and preparation of technical documents written in response to permit requirements and the administrative functions of permit preparations and issuances to ensure that solid waste facilities are constructed and operated in compliance with state rules, policy and sound engineering principals.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or similar engineering field from an accredited engineering college and 4 years of experience in a field utilizing engineering best practices.

AND

Licensure with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Land Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design or able to obtain licensure through reciprocity.

WITH

Data analysis skills, good communication and writing skills, effective human relation skills to work multiple environmental areas; problem solving skills to resolve technical matters; and the ability to collaborate with others to meet program goals.

Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OTP extensions.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the require employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the engineering principles associated with design and construction of solid waste landfills, collection and treatment of leachate, and stormwater management at landfills; knowledge of composting organics, water quality, pollutant fate/transport, and soil science.

Familiarity with MPCA policies and goals, Solid Waste and RCRA Subtitle D federal rules, technology associates with solid waste disposal.

Knowledge of MS Office applications, EQuIS, Tempo, Tableau reporting and other Agency databases.

Strong collaboration and project management skills to work with teams of engineers and scientists.

Ability to manage multiple complex and high priority projects.

Good presentation skills and the ability to present complex technical information in a manner that can be easily understood by a range of audiences.

Demonstrated experience working with representatives of government agencies, business partners, and the public.

Good technical writing skills.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check.

Requires a Class D driver´s License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

License / Certification Verification where applicable

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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