Engineering Associate I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2 days/week after 1 year

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

SCDES in South Carolina is seeking an Engineering Associate I to perform entry-level work developing and planning analyses for industrial air pollution sources related to construction and operating permits.

You will evaluate applications, assist with permits, and attend related meetings as an agency representative, while keeping up to date with regulations and procedures. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates air pollution sources and control equipment, through plans and specifications, located at industrial facilities, which are proposed for construction or modification.
• Analyzes and evaluates applications and supporting data and issues operating permits for industries, including major source Title V operating permits, as needed according to state and federal regulations.
• Keeps up to date with procedures, guidance, and permitting regulations.
• Conducts compliance activities and provide compliance assistance. Consults with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control.
• Performs related duties as assigned by section manager.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Project planning

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!

Science | Service | Sustainability

Purpose:

Under direct supervision of Air Permitting Section Head, the Engineering Associate I performs entry-level work by developing and planning for analysis and evaluation of 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 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.
• Analyzes and evaluates applications and supporting data and issues operating permits for 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.
• Keeps up to date with procedures, guidance, and permitting regulations.
• Conducts compliance activities and provide compliance assistance. Consults with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control.
• Performs related duties as assigned by section manager.

Why Join Us?

As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC's environment
• Great Benefits:Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering.

The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as 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. If the applicant is utilizing the 'substantially equivalent education' pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at time of application.

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. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a good knowledge of the technical aspects of engineering.
• Ability to plan and organize work assigned by the section manager.
• Ability to communicate (both oral and written) with engineering personnel of Agency, consultants, and industries.
• Must be a productive employee with ability and knowledge to evaluate industrial processes for potential air pollution sources.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver's License (out-of-state license must be transferred).
• Must be available for occasional evening and late-night travel for public meetings and hearings.
• Overnight travel required occasionally.

• 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.

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 here for 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 to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, 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.