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NEOGOV · 19 hours ago

2 Positions Climate Program Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill)

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$7,064/mo - $10,860/mo

5+ years exp

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking two Climate Program Engineers to join their Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs. The role involves managing projects related to emissions-intensive trade-exposed industrial sectors and developing regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a project manager for the regulation of manufacturing facilities that operate in emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) industrial sectors

Work with other technical staff within the Climate Protection section, other teams in the Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs, and relevant staff in DEQ’s regional offices to develop and implement regulations for these manufacturing facilities

Collect and review detailed information on these facilities to assess emission reduction equipment, processes, strategies, and technologies

Review facility process flow diagrams, production practices, control devices, pollution reduction activities, and associated engineering documents

Research and analyze emission reduction options within similar industrial sectors to identify and evaluate potential options to reduce these emissions in Oregon

Track and evaluate program implementation and develop guidance and communication materials for regulated facilities and interested parties

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringGreenhouse Gas EmissionsProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE)Data AnalysisEnvironmental JusticeResearch SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

7 years of engineering experience, OR 4 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical

2 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program

A current PE

5 years of engineering experience, OR 2 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical

1 year of experience in an environmental protection/control program

The underfill option is available to you if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 upon hire. In order to retain this appointment, you must be able to meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 by obtaining your Oregon registration for Professional Engineer within 3 years of employment

Preferred

Experience analyzing or researching greenhouse gas emissions at manufacturing facilities or experience designing or implementing programs, processes, or procedures to reduce to greenhouse gas emissions at manufacturing facilities

Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences

Experience and expert knowledge of air pollution and/or greenhouse gas emissions sources and pollution control devices and equipment at manufacturing facilities

Project management experience in an air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, or natural resource setting including development, implementation, and evaluation

Advanced environmental, science, or engineering education

Experience conducting site visits, investigations and/or inspections at manufacturing facilities to review program operations and/or compliance status

Experience managing complex projects with many interested parties and multiple deliverables

Experience conducting data analysis or complex research; experience evaluating results of analysis and research and using those results to inform development of program or operational concepts or improvements

Knowledge of federal and/or state climate change initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions