Coal & Noncoal Project Engineer 2026-00614

Coal & Noncoal Project Engineer 2026-00614

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Coal & Noncoal Project Engineer 2026-00614

Salary

$7,399.06 - $8,221.18 Monthly

Location

Sheridan, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-00614

Department

Department of Environmental Quality

Division

Land Quality

Opening Date

03/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

ENEG12

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

With statewide engineering responsibilities, perform technical reviews of permitting actions for coal and noncoal operations with an emphasis on engineering topics such as analyzing mass balance calculations, postmine topography (PMT), slope analyses, hydrologic designs for reclaimed drainages, stream channels and impoundments. Emphasis will be centered on coal mining operations in the Powder River Basin.

As a State of Wyoming employee, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Benefits also include a State Pension and a Deferred Compensation Program. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement- Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Statewide engineering duties for coal and non-coal mining operations related to mass balance calculations, slope stability analyses and surface hydrology calculations.
• Assist with statewide technical reviews for coal and noncoal operations with an emphasis on engineering procedures for end-of-mine reclamation, closure plans and termination of associated permits.
• Responsible for completing statewide engineering design and construction-related reviews of impoundments, stream channels and reclaimed surface topography for coal and non-coal mine permits.
• Serve as permit coordinator for one or more coal and non-coal mining operations as assigned by the District Supervisor.
• Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on surface water hydrology-related topics and issues.
• Coordinate efforts with other state and federal agencies on mine engineering-related issues for coal and non-coal permitting actions and NEPA procedures.
• Perform and coordinate interdisciplinary technical reviews for complex permitting actions.
• Will recommend approval of complex permits and reclamation performance bond estimates and assist in regulating district exploration and delineation drilling programs.
• Conducts technical review of documents, reports and data to ensure they are in accordance with agency policies, rules and state statutes.
• Conducts inspections of various mining operations as assigned by the district supervisor to determine compliance and writes detailed inspection reports.
• Write appropriate and necessary enforcement actions (Conference and Conciliation, Notice of Violation, Order, etc.) in a timely fashion; this may include the development of a Settlement Agreement when appropriate.
• Represents LQD in public meetings and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving permitting and enforcement-related issues.
• Confer with public officials, government agencies, representatives of private industry and consultants in the resolution of permitting issues relevant to the LQD program.
• Respond to and resolve, within delegated authority, concerns raised by the public and other government agencies.
• May serve as an expert witness related to engineering in contested case hearings.
• Additional duties as assigned by LQD Administrator and/or District Supervisor.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those applicants with a Bachelor's degree and experience related to environmental/civil/mechanical/mine engineering or surface water hydrology.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of engineering design and construction principles related to surface mining operations.
• Knowledge of mass balance calculations, postmine topography (PMT), surface water hydrology, erosion and pollution control, watershed management, water chemistry, fluvial geomorphology, and channel modeling as related to surface mining operations.
• Understanding of permitting, regulating, and enforcing state environmental law and the practices of mining operations and reclamation procedures.
• Skill in the application of scientific principles to effectively analyze problems and situations that potentially threaten the environment due to mining-related activities.
• Ability to prioritize workload, resolve conflicts, solve complex problems, travel and work in the field.
• Experience with global positioning systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maintenance and design of relational databases.
• Skill in the use of personal computers for word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, and query and mapping from GIS databases.
• Ability to communicate, work cooperatively with staff and regulated community, prioritize workload, resolve conflicts, solve complex problems, travel and work in the field.
• Solution-oriented in the resolution of complex issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Engineer

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.
• Field site visits are necessary, and the candidate mustbe physically capable of site inspections that may include hiking over rough terrain.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview, you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

Supplemental Information

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job ? it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage? medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits? including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options? including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules? vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility? for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development? to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program ? Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program ? Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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