ECMC Area Engineer (Engineering-In-Training I) - Hybrid

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ECMC Area Engineer (Engineering-In-Training I) - Hybrid

Salary

$67,668.00 - $80,400.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PHA 00026 04/2025

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date

04/01/2025

Closing Date

4/16/2025 12:00 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1120 Lincoln Denver, Colorado

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us

Hiring Pay Rate

Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information


This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

 
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
  
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
  
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.
  
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
  

 In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental plans

  • Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

  • Paid life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Employee Wellness programs

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health Savings Accounts

  • 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

  • Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

  • Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

  • Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits

About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):
To regulate the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.

The Engineering Unit ensures oil and gas infrastructure complies with professional engineering standards and the Energy and Carbon Management Commission’s (ECMC) rules and regulations. It regulates the development and production of natural resources of oil and gas in the state of Colorado in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. It reviews information and applications for approval including production and injection well applications, technical well information, well repairs, and work plans for requests to plug and abandon exploration and production wells; applies conditions of approval for proposed plans where necessary to ensure that downhole fluids are either produced or injected in accordance with ECMC’s rules and regulations, monitors field operations under the Environmental Protection Agency delegated Underground Injection Control program; perform field inspections related to downhole operations and tests to verify well casing and cement integrity; responds to inquiries and investigates complaints regarding oil and gas operations; recommends enforcement actions and provides support for enforcement actions presented before the Commission at hearings for violations of Commission rules, and provides technical expertise in other hearing matters.

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 


Position Summary:  

The Area Engineer reviews and approves oil and gas well and deep geothermal well casing and cement designs on drilling permits, plugging procedures, drilling completion reports, and other downhole-related operations (e.g., certain workover operations, well repairs, remedial cement operations, well control procedures, bradenhead pressure monitoring procedures and plans, hydrogen sulfide gas drilling operation plans, and mechanical integrity tests) performed by operators to ensure compliance with ECMC’s Rules and Regulations; collects factual information and resolves complaints related to downhole operations by giving information to the complainant regarding information gathered during the complaint investigation and related ECMC’s Rules and Regulations; responds to inquiries from other ECMC staff, operators, the general public, and other governmental agencies regarding ECMC’s rules and regulations; provide support to orphaned oil and gas well program; and performs field inspections to observe downhole operations and tests.


Primary duties include but not limited to the following:

Form Review and Approval:

Review and recommend conditions of approval for drilling permits and well repair requests and plans. Prepare and/or approve well abandonment procedures. Review and approve or require additional integrity testing; this includes MITs, pressures tests, and bradenhead tests. Approve drilling completion reports and other oil and gas or deep geothermal well operations to ensure compliance with ECMC Rules, Regulations, Policies, and industry standards. These duties are performed in an office setting.
  • Evaluate forms and reports for completeness, accuracy and compliance with Rules and Regulations. Apply conditions of approval (COAs) and evaluates if COAs were met.
  • Determine if wells have been properly drilled, cased, completed, and plugged based on reports, documents, well records, well logs, and job summaries provided by operators.
  • Review new technologies and techniques as they emerge and be aware of their impact on operations.
  • As new technologies and techniques emerge in the industry, ECMC personnel must be aware of their impact on field operations and how their review and approvals of these operations acknowledge these changes.
  • Keep abreast of innovations through continuing classes, lectures, industrial symposia and vendor information sessions.
Voluntary compliance:
Attempts to secure voluntary compliance with ECMC Rules and Regulations through direct contact (email, mail, telephone, and/or personal meetings) with oil and gas operators which are determined to be in violation. These duties are usually handled from an office setting, although some field work may be necessary.
  • Determines the strategy in which to collaborate with operators who have been deemed “out of compliance.”
  • Monitors progress made towards compliance and determines whether or not satisfactory compliance will be achieved in a timely manner or if the issue will be moved on for enforcement.
  • Works with various types of people and issues to get matters resolved timely.
Inquiry/complaint response:

Responds to inquiries from other ECMC staff, operators, the general public, and other governmental agencies regarding ECMC’s Rules and Regulations. Responds to, investigates, and resolves complaints related to downhole operations. These duties are usually handled from an office setting, although, some field work may be necessary.

  • Determines the resolution for customer complaints and ensures that ECMC’s rules and regulations are not compromised during the process.
  • Prioritizes inquiries and determines the level of effort that should be exerted in responding.
    • Balances the responsibility to be responsive but recognizes time constraints to get answers and respond at the appropriate level.
Field inspections:
Conduct field inspections. This requires driving to individual well sites, possibly hiking up to ½ mile to the well site, inspecting the well site by walking over the site, climbing ladders, and investigating gauges and valves. An inspection form will be filled out for each inspection.
  • Well site inspections may be the result of a complaint and there may be necessary actions to resolve the complaint. 
  • Well site inspections may require corrective actions as determined during the inspection and will require follow-up with the operator.
Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 


Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering.

Substitutions:
Current enrollment as an Engineer-Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the required degree.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.  

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Excellent personal computer skills using the MS Office software suite and Google applications, will be necessary for success in this position.  
  • Relevant state experience related to the position. 
  • Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations.
  • Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

Conditions of Employment: 

  • Successful applicant must commit to obtain their license as a Colorado Engineer Intern from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors per the career progression required for business needs within 12 months from the start date. 

    A reallocation to a EIT II requires current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors OR Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern.
  • Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
  • Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.  (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
  • Travel within area of responsibility throughout the State and to and from Denver
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado's driver's license. 
  • Able to travel with occasional overnight stays within Colorado. 
  • May require travel for field work or offsite meetings.
  • This position works independently from an office at home.
  • Occasional contact with oil-contaminated media; PPE required and provided.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process 

  • All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. 

  • Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

  • Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. 

  • Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. 

  • This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
 
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us
 
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
 
E-Verify
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
 
Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. 

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
 

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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
03
Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
  • I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
  • I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
  • I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
04
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:
05
In order to comply with the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, are you prevented from being employed in the United States because of your Visa or Immigration Status?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
  • Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
  • No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
  • Not Applicable
07
Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please describe any of the preferred qualifications that you may have. Statements such as "See application" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
10
Briefly describe your experience in the following oil and gas industry operations: regulatory and permitting, construction & management of oil and gas sites, drilling, completions, workovers, production, and abandonment.
11
Describe your experience with and approach to communicating detailed technical information to a diverse audience, such as oil and gas operators, regulatory professionals, local governments, landowners and mineral owners, activist groups, trade groups, and the general public, including confrontational individuals or those with opposing views.
12
Please describe your experience with ECMC platforms (webforms, COGIS Maps, website) or similar.
13
What is your familiarity with the varied geologies of Colorado and ECMC Rules and regulations?
14
Successful applicant must commit to obtain their license as an Engineer Intern from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors per the career progression required for business needs. A reallocation to a EIT II requires Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors OR Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern.
  • I understand and accept these conditions of employment.

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