Engineer I

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

About Us

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.

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Air Quality

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

60035796

Grade

NC16

About Us

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.

Description Of Work

This position is an entry level engineering position located in the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) and will work in the areas of air quality compliance and permitting. This position requires strong computer skills, excellent customer relation skills, independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to policy and regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the technical review and processing of minor source permit applications, involving the review of engineering drawings, data and specifications, and industrial processes and determining the air emission parameters, the applicability and compliance status with respect to state and federal air regulations, the permitting requirements, and the emission limitations.
• Determines permit applicability at non-permitted facilities, prepares tax certifications, and provides input to the development of appropriate site-specific permit conditions to ensure that permit limits are enforceable for Title V permits.
• Performs on-site inspections and compliance assurance visits at a variety of industrial facilities (from simple to complex) to determine compliance with State and Federal rules, permit requirements and emission limitations. Must be able to climb ladders, be comfortable with heights, walk long distances and be on feet for long periods of time; and have a good sense of smell, hearing, and sight.
• Evaluates facility submitted air emissions inventory reports and other periodic compliance reports and conducts stack test observations. Must obtain and maintain visible emissions (EPA Method 9) certification in order to perform opacity evaluations.
• Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to open burning, dust, odors and other air quality concerns to determine compliance with State and Federal rules.
• Writes technical reports, general correspondence, compliance letters, enforcement reports, and other technical documents, and serves as an advisor to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and compliance. Requires effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range

$57,983 - $59,722

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

Supplemental Information

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.