Engineer III

State of North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

23h • 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 designed to protect air quality, water quality, and public health, and works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy. The organization offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public, and encourages responsible environmental behavior through education programs. This Engineer III position is primarily responsible for the review of technical engineering work related to the construction, modification, repair, breach, or removal of dams. Duties include engineering review, permitting, inspections, enforcement, training, and implementation of the statewide Dam Safety Program policies, strategies, and rules to protect North Carolina's people and environment from improper operation, maintenance, or failure of regulated dams. The role serves as an engineering technical assistant to the State Dam Safety Engineer, managing the state regulatory program for over 3,500 regulated dams. It provides expert technical and engineering assistance to central staff, regional staff, other state agencies, the development community, engineers, industry, local governments, and dam owners in implementing dam safety policies, rules, and law. Key duties include training and assisting regional office staff on dam inspection procedures, record keeping, and emergency response, as well as assisting the State Dam Safety Engineer in providing training opportunities for central office dam safety staff in technical review of engineering plans, inspection, program implementation, project management, and dam safety emergencies. This position also assists in the administration of the Dam Safety Program, acting in place of the State Dam Safety Engineer when necessary, organizing technical training and professional development, participating in planning and budgeting, and FEMA Grant administration. The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) includes the Land Quality and Geological Survey Sections. The Land Quality Section administers regulatory programs for Dam Safety, Mining, Sediment, and Stormwater, collecting permit fees, issuing permits, and referring enforcement cases. The N.C. Geological Survey (NCGS) Section provides unbiased and technically accurate applied earth science information, including geologic maps, mineral resource data, and earth science education initiatives, to encourage the wise conservation and use of geologic resources.

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.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists in directing technical and administrative activities of the State Dam Safety Program under the assignment of the State Dam Safety Engineer and Division Management.
• Reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of dam plans to construct, repair, modify, or breach impoundments.
• Coordinates with emergency management during major storm events to provide accurate reporting of impacts to impounding structures.
• Provides project development and dam owner and staff training as necessary.
• Serves as an expert in providing guidance in dam safety-related issues to Division employees, other agencies, Engineers-of-Record, and the general public.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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