Environmental Protection Engineer I

Under direct supervision of the Solid Waste Unit Supervisor/Professional Engineer, performs a variety of engineering functions pertaining to permit review of solid waste management sites that dispose, treat or store waste.

Education and Experience: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a bachelor's degree in an engineering science. Typically, the subject matter would involve the type of coursework associated with environmental(sanitary, hydraulic, hydrology, and air pollution specialties), civil (sanitary, hydraulic, and hydrology specialties), general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty. Requires no previous experience. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Specific Job Requirement: Requires a valid Illinois driver's license when traveling/driving to facilities to conduct a complete review.