Engineer I

Department of Environmental Quality•Wake County, NC

2d•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.
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

Performs reviews of Erosion and Sediment Control plans under the standard review process to determine adequacy and compliance.
Reviews applications, completes timely and detailed reviews of engineering plan submittments.
Ensures timely and detailed review of engineering drawings and specifications for compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and good engineering practices.
Performs inspections of 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 staff and applicants.
Meets with applicants and their consultants to facility project development, design, construction and ultimately permit approval and site compliance.
Answers questions from the regulated community, responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public at the site by telephone and through written correspondence.