Air Quality Engineer I - Hybrid Permitting & Compliance

State of North Carolina; Mooresville (NC); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks an entry-level Engineer I (NS) for the Mooresville Regional Office to assist with air quality compliance and permitting. The role requires strong computer skills, customer relations, independent judgment, and adaptability to regulatory changes.

Responsibilities include reviewing minor source permit applications, conducting on-site inspections, evaluating emission inventories, responding to complaints, and preparing technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer license may be required by the NC Board.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical review and processing of minor source permit applications, reviewing engineering drawings, data and specifications, and determining air emission parameters and compliance with regulations.
• Determines permit applicability at non-permitted facilities and develops site-specific permit conditions to ensure enforceable limits.
• Performs on-site inspections and compliance visits at industrial facilities to determine compliance with state and federal rules; must be able to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Evaluates emissions inventories and conducts stack test observations; must obtain visible emissions certification.
• Responds to citizen complaints about air quality to determine compliance with rules.
• Writes technical reports, correspondence, enforcement reports, and provides advisory input on air quality issues.
• Requires a valid Driver's License.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Customer relations

Independent judgment

Decision-making ability

Adaptability to policy changes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license (may be required)

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks an entry-level Engineer I (NS) for the Mooresville Regional Office to assist with air quality compliance and permitting. The role requires strong computer skills, customer relations, independent judgment, and adaptability to regulatory changes.

Responsibilities include reviewing minor source permit applications, conducting on-site inspections, evaluating emission inventories, responding to complaints, and preparing technical