Engineer I

State of North Carolina • Mooresville, NC

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources, providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. DEQ administers regulatory programs to protect air quality, water quality, and public health, and works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy. It also offers technical assistance and encourages responsible environmental behavior through education. This reposted position (60035807) is an entry-level engineering role located in the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO), focusing on air quality compliance and permitting. The role requires strong computer skills, excellent customer relation skills, independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to policy and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Independent judgment
• Decision-making ability
• Adaptability to policy and regulatory changes
• Ability to climb ladders
• Be comfortable with heights
• Walk long distances
• Be on feet for long periods of time
• Have a good sense of smell, hearing, and sight
• Must obtain and maintain visible emissions (EPA Method 9) certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Performs the technical review and processing of minor source permit applications, involving the review of engineering drawings, data and specifications, and industrial processes and determining the air emission parameters, the applicability and compliance status with respect to state and federal air regulations, the permitting requirements, and the emission limitations.
• Determines permit applicability at non-permitted facilities, prepares tax certifications, and provides input to the development of appropriate site-specific permit conditions to ensure that permit limits are enforceable for Title V permits.
• Performs on-site inspections and compliance assurance visits at a variety of industrial facilities (from simple to complex) to determine compliance with State and Federal rules, permit requirements and emission limitations.
• Evaluates facility submitted air emissions inventory reports and other periodic compliance reports and conducts stack test observations.
• Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to open burning, dust, odors and other air quality concerns to determine compliance with State and Federal rules.
• Writes technical reports, general correspondence, compliance letters, enforcement reports, and other technical documents, and serves as an advisor to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and compliance.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees