Coal & Noncoal Project Engineer

Position: Coal & Noncoal Project Engineer 2026-00614
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

With statewide engineering responsibilities, perform technical reviews of permitting actions for coal and noncoal operations with an emphasis on engineering topics such as analyzing mass balance calculations, postmine topography (PMT), slope analyses, hydrologic designs for reclaimed drainages, stream channels and impoundments. Emphasis will be centered on coal mining operations in the Powder River Basin.

As a State of Wyoming employee, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Benefits also include a State Pension and a Deferred Compensation Program. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

* Retirement
- Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

* Flexible schedules and work-life balanceoptions

* Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

* Statewide engineering duties for coal and non-coal mining operations related to mass balance calculations, slope stability analyses and surface hydrology calculations.

* Assist with statewide technical reviews for coal and noncoal operations with an emphasis on engineering procedures for end-of-mine reclamation, closure plans and termination of associated permits.

* Responsible for completing statewide engineering design and construction-related reviews of impoundments, stream channels and reclaimed surface topography for coal and non-coal mine permits.

* Serve as permit coordinator for one or more coal and non-coal mining operations as assigned by the District Supervisor.

* Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on surface water hydrology-related topics and issues.

* Coordinate efforts with other state and federal agencies on mine engineering-related issues for coal and non-coal permitting actions and NEPA procedures.

* Perform and coordinate interdisciplinary technical reviews for complex permitting actions.

* Will recommend approval of complex permits and reclamation performance bond estimates and assist in regulating district exploration and delineation drilling programs.

* Conducts technical review of documents, reports and data to ensure they are in accordance with agency policies, rules and state statutes.

* Conducts inspections of various mining operations as assigned by the district supervisor to determine compliance and writes detailed inspection reports.

* Write appropriate and necessary enforcement actions (Conference and Conciliation, Notice of Violation, Order, etc.) in a timely fashion; this may include the development of a Settlement Agreement when appropriate.

* Represents LQD in public meetings and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving permitting and enforcement-related issues.

* Confer with public officials, government agencies, representatives of private industry and consultants in the resolution of permitting issues relevant to the LQD program.

* Respond to and resolve, within delegated authority, concerns raised by the public and other government agencies.

* May serve as an expert witness related to engineering in contested case hearings.

* Additional duties as assigned by LQD Administrator and/or District Supervisor.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those applicants with a Bachelor's degree and experience related to environmental/civil/mechanical/mine engineering or surface water hydrology.

KNOWLEDGE:

* Knowledge of engineering design and…