Engineer I

Department of Environmental Quality•New Hanover County, NC

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Engineer I performs reviews of post construction state stormwater permit applications under the Standard Review processes to determine adequacy and compliance. Performs reviews, schedules and conducts meetings with applicants, consultants and other interested parties to discuss project feasibility/design and/or compliance with sedimentation laws and rules; Inspects sites/facilities regulated under each of DEMLR’s four programs: Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, Dam Safety and Mining; Advises and provides engineering guidance and written technical/compliance documentation to Environmental Specialists before, during and after project site inspections; and answers questions from the regulated community, responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public at the site, by telephone and through written correspondence. This position requires the ability to walk through rough and uneven terrain and work in inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery and insects. Position does require travel to and from various project sites and dams. This position has a high volume of work with changing priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

Reviews applications, completes timely and detailed reviews of engineering plan submittal.
Ensures timely and detailed review of engineering drawings and specifications for compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and policies and good engineering practices.
Performs inspections of site/facilities regulated under each of DEMLR’s four programs: Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, Dam Safety and Mining.
Advises and provides engineering guidance and written technical/compliance documentation to staff and clients.
Meeting with applicants and their consultants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and ultimately permit approval and site compliance.