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Position: Environmental Engineer - Land Quality Bureau

Are you a soon-to-be or recent graduate looking to launch your career with meaningful public service and gain immediate, hands-on experience while working alongside a dedicated, experienced team? Are you an Environmental Engineer looking for a change that offers a compelling sense of mission and better work-life balance and flexibility? If so, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer to join our dedicated team within the Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites section of the Land Quality Bureau. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the protection of Iowa's environment and public health. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites team within the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Program, the Industrial Landfill Program, the Coal Combustion Residue Program, and the Construction & Demolition Landfill Program.

Job Number:       26-01910

Location:             6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321

Hours:                  Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (some travel) 

Closing Date:      2/13/2026 11:59 PM 

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Essential Functions

Read and comprehend plans and specifications for solid waste management operations and, as related to this understanding, perform technical calculations;

Use computers and basic computer software products for the purposes of data management, performing analytical functions, and generating reports, tables, and charts;

Present engineering and technical facts, data, and conclusions clearly and concisely, both orally and in written documents;

Develop, read, comprehend, and analyze laws, rules, reports, and related technical documents;

Travel with some overnight stays;

Organize and manage numerous project files;

Effectively communicate with applicants and the public;

Must have the capacity to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;

Critical Job Competencies

Accountability, Common Sense, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Focus, High Productivity, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Self-Management, Team Player, and Technical Skills (solid waste/engineer).

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Sanitary, Civil, Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Biomedical, or Public Health Engineering;

OR

Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Iowa Board of Engineering Examiners.

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About Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The DNR manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks. Just as importantly, the DNR carries out state and federal laws that protect air, land and water through technical assistance, permitting and compliance programs. The DNR also encourages the enjoyment and stewardship of natural resources among Iowans through outreach and education.

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