Engineer III

Department of Environmental Quality•Wake County, NC

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

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
Requires a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Responsibilities

Performs complex reviews of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
Develops EAPs
Reviews and develops hydrologic and hydraulic models for dams
Reviews and approves engineering plans and specifications to construct, repair or modify dams
Provides technical consultation to dam owners, engineers, consultants, internal and external staff
Provides training to regional staff in dam safety inspections and performs inspections of dams
Assists dam owners in drafting emergency action plans
Makes final determinations on permitting and compliance
Responds to dam safety emergencies
Functions with a major focus on Emergency Action Plans, program assistance in application review and team technical leadership with the Dam Safety Program Staff
Responds to the Emergency Operations Center in emergency situations
Reviews permit applications, completes timely and detailed reviews of engineering and emergency action plan submittals
Ensures timely and detailed review of engineer drawings and specifications for compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and policies, and good engineering practices
Performs inspections of sites/facilities regulated under DEMLR’s Dam Safety Program
Advises and provides engineering guidance, training and written technical/compliance documentation to staff and clients
Meets with permit applicants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and ultimately permit approval and site compliance
Assists with establishment and maintenance of a program management database
Provides emergency response in the field and as assigned by the State Emergency Operations Center