Engineer I

State of North Carolina•Mooresville, NC

2d•$54,983 - $61,404•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid driver's license is required to complete the duties of this position.
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

Ability to walk through rough and uneven terrain and work in inclement weather, noise, dust, and insects.
Position does require travel to and from various project sites and dams.

Responsibilities

Performing review of plans, design reports, and specifications to construct, repair, modify, breach, or remove coal ash dams. The review consists of hydrologic, hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural engineering evaluation of these submittments to ensure that sound dam safety engineering principles and the design requirements of the dam safety law and regulations have been met.
Meeting with applicants and their consultants as it pertains to the status of projects under review.
Assisting in the inspection of coal ash dams throughout the state at the direction of the state dam safety engineer and at the request of the regional offices.
Assisting coal ash pond dam owners in drafting emergency action plans (EAP's) for the immediate or high hazard category coal ash pond dams, including performing hydraulic dam break analysis.
Responding to dam safety emergencies and working with the state dam safety engineer to coordinate emergency actions in the event of pending dam failure related to coal ash ponds and to take action as required in the event of pending dam failure.
Assist in the management and administration of federal grants including monitoring project execution to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.