- Salary: $55,823.00 – $97,689.00 Annually
- Location: Wake County, NC
- Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
- Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
- Job Number: 25-01487 DWR60035263
- Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
- Division: Water Resources
- Opening Date: 03/05/2025
- Closing Date: 3/12/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
- Job Class Title: Engineer I
- Position Number: 60035263
- Section: Water Quality Permitting/Non-Discharge Branch
- Salary Grade: NC16
- Recruitment Range: $55,823 – $76,756
Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Engineer I.
Full time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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.
This Engineer I conducts a technical engineering review of all types of non-discharge permit applications for new, modified and renewed systems. The function of these permits, and the requirements included as conditions, is to ensure that the rivers, streams, lakes, estuaries, other surface waters and groundwaters of North Carolina are protected at or above the standards assigned to the specific waters. The applications include wastewater irrigation, single-family residence wastewater irrigation, high-rate infiltration, closed-loop recycle, residuals management, and reclaimed water systems permitted pursuant to the 15A NCAC 02T and 02U rules. The position is office-based; minimal field work may be required. Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform timely reviews of non-discharge permit applications for compliance with general statutes, administrative codes, policies, and good engineering practices. This includes detailed review of engineering plans, specifications, and calculations, as well as soil evaluations, agronomic evaluations, and hydrogeologic reports,
- Prepare final permitting action in the form of a permit, an amended permit, a return, or a denial,
- Manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively to meet Legislative deadlines,
- Meet with applicants and their consultants to facilitate permit applications and rule compliance,
- Conduct and track actions for compliance, including issuance of Notices of Deficiency and Notices of Violation; work with manager to prepare the case in the event these actions lead to enforcement.
The Division of Water Resources:
The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations, Water Sciences, Public Water Supply, Water Quality Permitting, Water Quality NPDES Permitting, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.
The Non-Discharge Branch of the Water Quality Permitting Section is responsible for the permitting and compliance of residual and wastewater effluent land application facilities. The Branch is also responsible for permitting facilities for the beneficial use of reclaimed water for the purpose of conserving the state’s potable water, surface water, and groundwater resources.
- Non-Discharge is the treatment of wastewater and disposal/reuse
- Non-Discharge is NOT the discharge to surface waters of the state or utilization of a sub-surface disposal system (i.e., septic system with leach field)
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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. 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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.govto learn more.
Recruitment Range: $55,823 – $76,756
This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604 (Archdale Building)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants shall have the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, to qualify for this position. We will not review résumés in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to the Department of Public Safety process, which is the same process for DEQ.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
- Ability to apply the basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design, development, review, permitting, and/or operations of projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.
- Ability to review engineering/technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes or design needs.
- Ability to make recommendations to higher level engineers or managers on project concerns/issues.
- Ability to communicate, both verbally and in written form, with people such as the general public, environmental contacts, public officials, and other similar personnel.
- Ability to write technical reports and use spreadsheets or databases.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.
*Engineering students with an anticipated graduation date may be considered. Job offers will be contingent upon completion of the degree.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact: Deborah Williams at deborah.williams@deq.nc.gov or 919-707-9195.
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Employer: State of North Carolina
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