Engineer I (Flexible/Hybrid)
About The Position
This ENGINEER I understands, implements, and enforces the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, North Carolina Drinking Water Act, Rules Governing Public Water Systems, and related regulations. The Engineer I provides environmental engineering and public health expertise to Public Water Supply (PWS) systems, officials, and other interested parties. This position requires: occasional overnight travel; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection; ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances; proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets; and driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid North Carolina driver's license. Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- occasional overnight travel
- ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection
- ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances
- proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets
- driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid North Carolina driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification
Responsibilities
- Conduct PWS field inspections, investigations, assessments, evaluations, and audits, including (but not limited to) - facility sanitary surveys - monitoring, reporting, and maximum contaminant level violations and rules violations - comprehensive audits of lead/copper and bacteriological monitoring programs - potential water sources for new and existing PWS - construction compliance/violations - compliance with emergency management plan and operation/maintenance plan requirements - public complaints
- Provide technical and regulatory assistance to and consult/confer with a variety of internal and external organizations/individuals on a range of PWS subjects and issues
- Ensure PWS regulatory compliance; develop enforcement cases and coordinate enforcement actions
- Prepare, review, and/or respond to correspondence and reports for various audiences
- Maintain current understanding of PWS concepts, technologies, and all applicable rules/regulations; provide training to internal and external associates
- Review engineering plans and specifications for comment, consultation, or approval
Benefits
- If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
