Engineer II

State of North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

8h • 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. The department also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public, and promotes responsible environmental behavior through education programs. This position serves as a neutral and independent technical resource for small businesses, assisting them with regulatory, permitting, and compliance challenges. It fulfills the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program requirements under Section 507 of the Clean Air Act by offering engineering expertise and environmental technical assistance to small businesses subject to Clean Air Act regulations. This may include providing compliance assistance, helping with emissions-reduction measures (including pollution-prevention options), and determining permit applicability for various small businesses. The role involves identifying emission sources, conducting emissions inventories, calculating emissions, applying emission factors, and documenting the efficiencies of production or control equipment. A comprehensive understanding of federal and state air quality requirements, such as permitting, compliance, planning, modeling, and air toxic standards, is essential. Travel, up to 10% per month, may be required for developing industry-specific educational and compliance training materials, conducting workshops, proactive outreach, and responding to environmental inquiries. A valid driver's license is required.

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.
• Valid driver's license.
• An understanding of all aspects of federal and state air quality requirements, including permitting, compliance, planning, modeling, and air toxic standards.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineers License
• Registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Assist small businesses in identifying and resolving environmental problems.
• Develop and present compliance training materials and solutions that are of common interest to the regulators and the regulated community.
• Stay engaged with the regulatory agency activities, such as the Division of Air Quality’s Permitting Workgroup, Compliance Workgroup, and others as deemed necessary.
• Assist with special projects assigned by DEACS division leadership.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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