Environmental Engineer Air Protection Branch

State of Georgia; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is seeking Environmental Engineers to join their team. Responsibilities include monitoring air quality, evaluating compliance, and supporting environmental projects. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Assist with data collection and inspection of facilities.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepare and review environmental investigation reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork, including overnight travel.
• Support environmental remediation and litigation projects.
• Review engineering plans to reduce environmental impact.

Skills

Data Collection

Environmental Monitoring

Engineering Calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields

Job description

Environmental Engineer Recruitment - Georgia EPD

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is continuously recruiting Environmental Engineers to join our team dedicated to protecting and restoring Georgia's environment. We focus on ensuring clean air, land, and water, and work collaboratively with partners to promote sustainability, a vibrant economy, and healthy communities.

Our Air, Land, and Watershed Protection Branches, along with seven District Offices, implement laws, rules, and policies to safeguard human health and the environment. We enforce regulations fairly and proactively, developing innovative approaches to address Georgia’s environmental challenges.

Air Protection Branch (Atlanta Metro)

The Air Protection Branch (APB) manages Georgia's air quality by regulating emissions from industrial and mobile sources. Responsibilities include establishing state rules to meet federal requirements, permitting stationary sources, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under supervision, the successful candidate will:

• Assist with data collection and inspection of industrial and municipal facilities
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and compliance
• Monitor environmental improvement programs
• Maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures
• Prepare and review environmental investigation reports
• Support environmental remediation and litigation projects
• Review engineering plans to reduce environmental impact
• Perform engineering calculations and studies for compliance
• Conduct fieldwork, possibly including overnight travel

Depending on education and experience, candidates will be hired into one of the following job codes, with salaries commensurate with qualifications:

• ETP020 – Environmental Engineer 1: Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields; salary: $58,240
• ETP021 – Environmental Engineer 2: Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of professional experience; salary: $64,064
• ETP022 – Environmental Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience or equivalent; salary: $70,470

By applying, you are considered for all vacancies within this series and branch. Qualified applicants will be contacted for further steps. The posting may close early once a sufficient applicant pool is reached.

Note: Applicants with degrees from outside the USA must submit an International Education Evaluation Letter to verify degree equivalency, available from NACES or AICE.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Requisition ID: ENG00MB
• Number of Openings: 30
• Salary Range: $58,240 - $70,470
• Shift: Day
• Posting End Date: June 30, 2025