DENR Career Opportunities

 

 

Career Opportunities - Become Part of the DENR Team

Andy Bruels"As my first job out of college, DENR has provided me with an opportunity to apply the knowledge I gained in school in a practical way. The opportunity to work with people and communities across the state to help improve the quality of the environment has been rewarding. I come to work everyday looking forward to interacting with my co-workers and to see what new challenge will be presented to me." - Andy Bruels, natural resources engineer, graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato in Mankato, Minn.

 

DENR offers rewarding career, seasonal, and internship opportunities to individuals who want to make a difference.

 

The department's engineers, scientists, hydrologists, geologists and support staff protect public health and the state's environment and natural resources through their work in multidisciplinary teams to:

 

  • Complete environmental and natural resources studies;

  • Provide financial and technical assistance for projects that prevent, control, or clean up pollution; and

  • Administer South Dakota's environmental regulations in wastewater and water treatment, solid and hazardous waste disposal, ground water, surface water, mining, and air quality.

 

The department typically hires up to 12 full time professionals and 15 seasonal employees each year from a wide range of the scientific and engineering disciplines that include:

 

Marc Macy“I feel fortunate to experience the winning combination of a fulfilling and rewarding job and living in my home state. I have had the opportunity to work in two different programs within DENR, which has allowed me to gain invaluable knowledge and conduct field work across the state. My position in Pierre has also given me the advantage of participating in a state-sponsored leadership program, where I am enrolled in classes that count towards my master's degree.” - Marc Macy, natural resources project engineer, graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD.
Engineers Scientists
- Agriculture
- Chemical
- Civil
- Environmental
- Geological
- Mining		 - Hydrology
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Environmental
- Geology
- Microbiology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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