Environmental Engineer (Engineering Associate II)

The State of South Carolina is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Engineering Associate II) to analyze and evaluate air pollution sources and issue permits under the supervision of the Air Permitting Section Head. Responsibilities include site visits, attending public meetings, and serving as an expert witness. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's or master's degree and experience in engineering or environmental engineering. This position is based in South Carolina and is not remote.
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Job Purpose:

Under general supervision of Air Permitting Section Head, the environmental engineer performs intermediate-level work by developing and planning for analysis and evaluation of moderately complex industrial sources of air pollution concerning construction and operating permits.

Responsibilities:
• Analyzes and evaluates air pollution sources and control equipment, through plans and specifications, located at moderately complex industrial facilities, which are proposed for construction or modification. Issues construction permits as needed according to state and federal regulations. Attends public meetings and/or hearings related to these permits and serves as an agency representative. Serves as an expert witness for court proceedings or administrative hearings related to these permit decisions.
• Analyzes and evaluates applications and supporting data and issues operating permits for moderately complex industries, including major source Title V operating permits, as needed according to state and federal regulations. Attends public meetings and/or hearings related to these permits and serve as an agency representative. Serves as an expert witness for court proceedings or administrative hearings related to these permit decisions.
• Plans and conducts site visits at air pollution sources as needed to determine conformance with approved plans and specifications and collects data for the evaluation of operating permits. Consults with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control.
• Assists in overseeing/training EA I's on an as needed basis.
• Performs related duties as assigned by section manager.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

You must meet one of the following education and experience combinations to qualify:
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management and at least two (2) year of entry-level engineering or construction management work experience.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management and at least one (1) or more years of environmental engineering.
• A master's degree in engineering.

The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as a Level A Professional Engineer in South Carolina and must meet one of the education requirements outlined on the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations website found at: https://llr.sc.gov/eng/PDF_Files/LicensureQualificationInformationSheetExam.pdf (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

If the applicant is utilizing the substantially equivalent education’ pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at time of application.

Note: a P.E. is preferred, but not a requirement of this position.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Requires daily use of personal computers. Daily contact with plant managers and engineers; daily contact with consulting engineers. Overnight travel required occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications
• An engineer in training (EIT) is desirable along with the ability and educational background to become a registered professional engineer.
• Environmental and/or air permitting experience (knowledge of the Clean Air Act;
• knowledge of industrial processes and the associated pollution control equipment).
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Desire to serve the public.

Additional Comments

SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click herefor additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
• State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)
• Remote Work:The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.