Engineer III

State of North Carolina•Green Square Wake, NC

13d•$70,478 - $123,336•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer III is a technical and engineering advisor to the Chair of the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) and reports to the Director of the Management Commission. This position will provide engineering analysis and regulatory advice on a full range of matters concerning North Carolina’s environmental regulatory programs with a focus on water-related issues including but not limited to stormwater, wastewater, and water-related permitting programs. The position supports the EMC’s direct and delegated responsibilities by providing engineering review of DEQ rulemaking proposals, permit program assessments, and technical analyses bearing upon the Commission’s statutory obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) 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.
A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

Review proposed rules, engineering design standards, and technical criteria for regulatory sufficiency and technical integrity, including fiscal notes and engineering assumptions embedded in rulemaking packages.
Conduct independent assessments of permit programs, technical guidelines, and engineering standards delegated by the Commission to DEQ, identifying gaps in Commission oversight and recommending corrective action.
Analyze engineering submittals, modeling studies, and technical reports bearing upon matters before the Commission, and prepare written assessments suitable for executive decision-making.
Track proposed federal regulatory actions, and scientific developments bearing upon EMC program areas, and alert the EMC to technical implications and regulatory risks.
Convey engineering principles, regulatory analysis, rulemaking implications, and strategic options for executive decision-makers.
Evaluate treatment system designs, effluent characterization studies, and nutrient loading analyses associated with NPDES point-source permitting matters, assessing consistency with water quality standards.
Analyze technical documents bearing upon impaired-waters assessments, TMDL methodologies, and proposed standards revisions, and prepare written assessments identifying technical deficiencies for Commission deliberation.
Track and assess emerging contaminant developments as they bear upon North Carolina’s water programs; evaluate the engineering and scientific basis for proposed monitoring and regulatory response measures.