Team Georgia Careers · 3 hours ago
Environmental Engineer 1-TMDL Modeling & Development Unit
Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yrThe Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is dedicated to protecting and restoring the state's water resources. The Environmental Engineer 1 role focuses on water quality data analysis, planning, and modeling, specifically developing water quality models and preparing TMDL analyses for impaired waters in Georgia.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develop and implement parameter-specific water quality models to support TMDL development for impaired waters
Perform watershed-based identification and analysis of point and nonpoint sources of pollution for waters in need of restoration or protection
Provide technical review and feedback for Watershed Assessments and Watershed Protection Plans submitted by municipal NPDES permit holders
Evaluate potential stream monitoring locations, water quality and biological monitoring data, trend analysis, and proposed protective measures to ensure progress is being made toward water quality restoration
Oversee protection plan annual report deliverables including reviewing and managing water quality data and trend analyses
Provide technical support for assimilative capacity modeling as part of the Statewide Water Plan
Ensure timely completion of modeling and review tasks to meet regulatory commitments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
Preferred
Knowledge of and/or experience developing or implementing Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Experience with water quality modeling and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Clean Water Act, NPDES, Georgia's Rules and Regulations for Water Quality Control)
Water quality modeling experience or knowledge of underlying concepts
Proficiency with GIS mapping software
Experience with programming code including R and Python
Understanding of Best Management Practices (BMPs) as they relate to watershed protection and restoration
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Company
Team Georgia Careers
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