Engineer II

State of North Carolina • Mooresville, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Engineer II serves as an experienced engineer for the Mooresville Regional Office. The Engineer II understands, implements, and enforces the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, North Carolina Drinking Water Act, Rules Governing Public Water Systems, and related regulations, including for both surface water and groundwater. The Engineer II provides environmental engineering and public health expertise to Public Water Supply (PWS) systems, officials, and other interested parties, including more complex situations than those assigned to Engineer I positions. Familiarity with surface water treatment plant operations would be helpful for this position. Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset. This position requires: occasional overnight travel; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection; ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances; proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets; and driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid NC driver's license.

Requirements

• occasional overnight travel
• ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection
• ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances
• proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets
• driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid NC driver's license
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with surface water treatment plant operations would be helpful for this position.
• Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PWS field inspections, investigations, assessments, evaluations, and audits, including (but not limited to) - facility sanitary surveys - monitoring, reporting, and maximum contaminant level violations and rules violations - comprehensive audits of lead/copper and bacteriological monitoring programs - potential water sources for new and existing PWS - construction compliance/violations - compliance with emergency management plan and operation/maintenance plan requirements - public complaints
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance to and consult/confer with a variety of internal and external organizations/individuals on a range of PWS subjects and issues
• Ensure PWS regulatory compliance; develop enforcement cases, notices of violation, and administrative penalty request packages; and coordinate enforcement actions
• Prepare, review, and/or respond to correspondence and reports for various audiences
• Maintain current understanding of PWS concepts, technologies, and all applicable rules/regulations; provide training to internal and external associates
• Review engineering plans and specifications for comment, consultation, or approval.

Benefits

• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level