Environmental Engineer

State of North Carolina•Henderson, NV

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Soil and Water Conservation is seeking a talented Design Engineer with experience in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering to join our team. This role is essential for supporting disaster recovery programs for impacted counties throughout North Carolina. The engineer will be designing and implementing best management practices (BMPs) for a variety of cost share programs, but primarily through the Disaster Recovery Program, Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program, and federal disaster response programs. Candidate will also assist with designs that comply with the Community Conservation Assistance Program, Agricultural Cost Share Program, and Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of hydrology and hydraulics including HEC modeling, water quality improvement techniques, and environmental conservation practices, particularly in natural systems restoration, stormwater infiltration practices, or agricultural BMPs. All design work will be required to adhere to program policies, NRCS Standards, and General Statute 89C, and will require a Professional Engineer's seal.

Requirements

Engineering design experience specific to water quality and quantity best management practices in agriculture or stormwater, animal waste management systems, natural systems restoration including stream restoration design, and/or civil site design.
Experience using computer aided drafting (CAD) preferably Autodesk Civil 3D to prepare engineering designs and construction documents.
Working knowledge of agronomy, soils, and/or various federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations as applied to floodplain management, wastewater, and agricultural or confined animal operations.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to facilitate discussion with various organizations, agencies, and the public, often with conflicting goals.
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.
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of hydrology and hydraulics including HEC modeling, water quality improvement techniques, and environmental conservation practices, particularly in natural systems restoration, stormwater infiltration practices, or agricultural BMPs.

Responsibilities

Planning, Design, and Implementation: Develop BMPs and disaster repairs focused on improving water quality and/or water quantity. Examples include: Stream restoration and streambank stabilization, Bioretention areas and stormwater wetlands, Stormwater infiltration practices such as grassed swales, rain gardens, and permeable pavements, Water supply ponds, livestock feeding areas, and agrichemical handling facilities, Agricultural road stabilization and livestock waste management
Site Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive site assessments to identify the most effective BMPs for each project.
Design Development: Utilize CAD software and hydraulic modeling to create detailed project designs and construction drawings, ensuring they align with relevant program policies and standards.
Construction Phase Services: Observe construction activities to guarantee adherence to the approved designs and standards.
Project Check-Out: Perform final inspections to ensure that projects are completed according to the designs and meet all required specifications and program policies.