Engineer II

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is hiring Engineer II team leads in the Public Water Supply Section’s Compliance Services Branch. These positions help ensure statewide public water supply systems comply with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the NC Drinking Water Act, and related rules and regulations. Position 60034535 leads teams covering the Revised Total Coliform Rule, Ground Water Rule, and Nitrate/Nitrite Requirements. Position 60034536 leads teams covering the Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and Public Notification Rule.

The Engineer II reads and interprets drinking water regulations and policies, supports consistent implementation and enforcement, and provides technical and regulatory guidance to water-system stakeholders and agency staff. The role involves managing team members and multiple projects, evaluating system compliance, and addressing complex compliance matters. Compliance Services engineers generally spend less than 5% of their time in the field. The position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays; telework arrangements may change at management’s discretion. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects within time constraints.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret engineering and regulatory documentation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to navigate rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable site conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery, and insects.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer Intern certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read, review, and understand federal and state drinking water regulations and Section policies pertaining to assigned contaminant groups and rules.
• Oversee consistent implementation and enforcement of assigned contaminant groups and rules; direct and train team members, assign and review work, set goals and schedules, and provide performance feedback to team members and the supervisor.
• Stay current on information and developments related to assigned contaminant groups and rules.
• Provide accurate, up-to-date advice, recommendations, and assistance to water-system owners, managers, operators, laboratory representatives, consulting engineers, and Section staff on regulatory and technical matters related to water quality, monitoring requirements, treatment processes, and drinking water rules.
• Evaluate and track each system’s compliance history, determine non-compliance with federal and state requirements, develop strategies to reduce violations and penalties, oversee preparation and issuance of enforcement documents, and handle special or complex compliance issues.
• Identify training needs and provide internal and external training on various aspects of the rules.
• Participate in special projects and assist with other Branch responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with student loans.
• Hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays, subject to change at management’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

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