Environmental Engineer-in-Training

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Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser Environmental Engineer-in-Training | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Environmental Engineer-in-Training | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Mississippi State Government Jobs powered by NEOGOV ® Environmental Engineer-in-Training Print Apply  Environmental Engineer-in-Training Salary $51,210.24 - $74,237.76 Annually Location 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9382-0471-20260109HDS Department 0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Opening Date 01/12/2026 Closing Date 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $51,210.24 Agency Maximum Salary $74,237.76 About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting the state's air, land, and water. Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving our environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation. For more information, contact Anna Godfrey at agodfrey@mdeq.ms.gov. About the Position The individual selected for this position will perform a variety of duties: • Perform hydraulic and hydrology modeling of dam spillways. • Perform breach modeling of dams to confirm hazard classifications of dams. • Perform periodic inspections of dams. • Perform engineering analysis to determine the performance of dams. • Perform periodic inspections of dams. • Perform inspections of construction and/or modification of dams. • Review plans and specifications for the construction and/or modification of dams. • Communicate with dam owners and the public regarding regulatory standards and the operation and maintenance of dams. What you'll need to be Successful A successful candidate should possess a basic understanding of hydrology and hydraulic flow. Ability to communicate with others in an effective manner in a variety of situations. Possess reasonable organizational skills, allowing them to track progress on multiple projects. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering, preferably with courses in environmental engineering, and possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. **Agency Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in an engineering curriculum from a school or college approved by the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, as of satisfactory standing, preferably with courses in environmental engineering; OR A Master's Degree in an engineering curriculum from a school or college wherein that same engineering curriculum at the undergraduate level is approved by the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as of satisfactory standing, preferably with courses in environmental engineering; AND A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related science curriculum of four (4) scholastic years from a school or college other than those approved by the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, preferably with courses in environmental engineering. Description Benefits Questions Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with afforda