Environmental Engineers Entry/Senior

1. Air Management Engineer (Air Management Program): Evaluates air permit applications, estimating air pollution emissions or effectiveness of control equipment, and performs inspections to determine source compliance with air rules and regulations.
2. Natural Resources Engineer: Provides Facilities and Lands Program design, construction oversight, and project management of natural resources infrastructure related projects throughout the state including roadways, trails, bridges, dams, towers, water, wastewater and all aspects of buildings.
3. Waste Management Engineer (Waste Management and Remediation and Redevelopment Programs) : Evaluates engineering design, construction, and operation for existing and proposed solid and/or hazardous waste processing and disposal facilities.
4. Wastewater Engineer (Water Quality Program): Engineering review of wastewater treatment plant design, operation, and treatment techniques, inspections of WPDES-permitted dischargers, WPDES permit drafting, and provision of technical information and assistance to municipalities and industries in the operation of their wastewater treatment facilities and in facilities planning.
5. Water Regulation and Zoning Engineer (Waterways Program): Determine the safety of large dams, review and approve plans and specifications for structural and hydraulic adequacy and compliance. Conduct and approve engineering floodplain and floodway studies.
6. Water Resources Engineer (3 programs): Watershed Management Program: Review engineering plans and specifications for engineered structures at concentrated animal feeding operations; review WPDES stormwater permit applications and associated hydrological modeling (WinSLAMM, HydroCAD, etc.). Water Quality Program: Establish water quality based effluent limitations for all point source discharges to surface waters for both conventional and toxic pollutants. Remediation & Redevelopment: Engineering review of proposed sediment dredging and disposal projects.
7. Water Supply Engineer (Drinking Water and Groundwater Program): Evaluate and inspect community water systems. Review, evaluate, and approve the design, operations, and maintenance of public water systems. Enforce safe drinking water standards. For more information, please see an example of an Entry Position Description. For more information, please see an example of a Senior Position Description.

The Entry level Engineer starting salary is between $33.88 to $37.31 per hour ($70,470 to $77,604.80 annually), depending on qualifications. This is in the Engineer classification and is in pay schedule/range 14-14. Salary for Senior level is $38.00 to $45.75 per hour ($79,040 to $95,160 annually), in pay schedule/range 14-13.

In addition, there is $2,080/year added to your base salary for holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license. A PE license is not a requirement for this position. Entry-level Engineers receive scheduled pay increases and have opportunities to reclassify to the Senior level within the Engineer classification . This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.

Pay for current and new state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with: Generous paid time off , including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.

Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $45/month for single and $111/month for family coverage). Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more). A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. A Well Wisconsin program , offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.

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Background Checks : The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Eligibility to work in United States : The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9 upon hire.

Probation: A 12-month probationary period may be required for permanent positions. Probation is not required for project positions. Reference Check: References are not required at the time of application but will be required upon successful completion of the interview process. Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, these positions may be eligible for remote work.

Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. Project Position (if applicable): DNR expects that most positions hired under this recruitment will be permanent, full-time equivalents (FTEs), but some may be project (temporary) positions.

Please be aware that, per s. 230.27(1m), Wis. Stats., individuals appointed to project positions must be Wisconsin residents. Project positions are temporary positions that provide benefits, typically last up to two years, and may be renewed depending on business needs. Individuals appointed to a project position are not placed on a probationary period.

State employees who leave a permanent civil service position to move to a project position may have rights back to a position at a comparable level to the permanent position they left when the term of their project position has ended. Physical/ Environmental Factors: These positions are required to perform work primarily in a sedentary environment, some work will be required outdoors for inspections with potential exposure to pollutants.

Personal protective equipment will be required. Travel: These positions require travel within the assigned geographic area and may require travel to other locations across the state.

Please describe and provide detailed examples in your letter of qualifications and resume for EACH of the following qualifications you meet. To be minimally qualified applicants must meet (and provide appropriate documentation) of at least one of the below requirements: Registration as a Professional Engineer as determined by the Department of Safety and Professional Services per s.

443.04, Wis. Stats.; A specific record, issued by the professional engineering section of the Department of Safety and Professional Services, showing 4 years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineering section and satisfactory completion of the fundamentals of engineering exam; Have graduated from a recognized college or university with a degree in a related engineering field such as civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, geological or mechanical engineering; or has successfully completed the DNR engineering equivalency examination; Have equivalent professional training and practical experience so as to be deemed a professional engineer as defined in Department of Safety and Professional Services per s.

443.01, Wis. Stats. AND also deemed to be qualified to engage in professional engineering practice as determined by the Department of Safety and Professional Services per s. 443.04 or 443.05, Wis. Stats. Note: You will be asked to submit documentation regarding meeting these minimum requirements at a later stage in the recruitment process.

In addition to one of the above, preferred qualifications include engineering work experience with any of the following: An environmental government regulatory agency, such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, or a city or county government. A consulting firm or similar entity within the engineering field of natural resources or environmental engineering programs.

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amerpohl@wisconisn.gov or 608-261-6088. Disabled veterans: Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Please apply online with your qualifications and resume outlining how you meet the required qualifications for the position along with your DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) and email the HR contact listed in this announcement for notification that you are applying under this provision.

Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment. The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted until business needs are met, and this application pool may be used to fill engineering vacancies that arise after the date your application is received. Applications submitted by October 22, 2026, will be included in the first review. Applications will be reviewed on 1 st of each month thereafter or as vacancies arise.