Engineer II

State of North Carolina

16h • 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.
This is a REPOST of positions 60034675 & 60034694. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. The primary purpose of the Engineer II position is to provide technical support and direction for remedial activities at DOD, FUDS, NPL, and NPL-Caliber sites in order to ensure compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations, as well as to manage the operation and maintenance phase of the site. During the cleanup process the Environmental Engineer must ensure the application of sound technical practices and ultimately the protection of public health and the environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for site investigation activities, including the assessment of the type and degree of contamination, evaluation of the risk to public health and the environment, and assessment of the need for remedial action.
• Provide timely and detailed review of engineering drawings and specifications for the remedial design and implementation of remedial actions, ensuring compliance with Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARAR) and good engineering practices.
• Oversee US EPA and contractor removal and remedial action activities, review removal and remedial plans to ensure that sound investigation methodologies and treatment technologies are used, ensure that ARARs are followed, and verify that appropriate cleanup levels are met.
• Provide technical review and oversight of operation and maintenance activities, including performance of site-specific Five-Year Reviews.

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.
• This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays.
• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

What This Job Offers

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