Regional Engineering Manager - Environmental Compliance

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Engineering Manager I (NS) to supervise seven regional offices and oversee regulatory programs under DEMLR. The role emphasizes workload management, project oversight, and policy enforcement, with collaboration across agencies and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in engineering, 6+ years of progressive engineering experience including 4 years in supervision, and a PE license (or commitment to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of six years progressive engineering experience including four years supervisory experience.
• PE license required or must obtain within nine months of start date.
• This role requires strong leadership of regional operations and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and operational oversight of the seven regional office operations.
• Direct workload allocation, project management, and policy development for compliance initiatives.
• Lead regional operations efforts with environmental consultants, local officials, media, and lawmakers.
• Assist with budget preparation and maintenance for the DEMLR.
• Draft and review civil penalty assessments and related enforcement actions.
• Travel statewide; hybrid telework option available.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Engineering Manager I (NS) to supervise seven regional offices and oversee regulatory programs under DEMLR. The role emphasizes workload management, project oversight, and policy enforcement, with collaboration across agencies and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in engineering, 6+ years of progressive engineering experience including 4 years in supervision, and a PE license (or commitment to obtain