Environmental Engineer/Engineering Associate II

This position serves as an Air Permit Engineer/Engineering Associate; drafting air construction and operating permits that meet the requirements of state and federal regulations.

Job Duties:

• Analyze/evaluate air pollution sources and control equipment (through plans and specifications) located at industrial facilities for proposed construction/modification
• Issue construction permits for these facilities as needed according to state/federal law
• Analyze/evaluate applications and supporting data and issue operating permits as needed according to state/federal law
• Attend public hearings, meetings; serve as state expert witness in court proceedings and administrative hearings related to air permit decisions
• Plan and conduct site visits to determine conformance with approved plans/specifications
• Consult with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control
• Assist in overseeing/training Engineering Associate I's on as needed basis

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master's degree in engineering;
OR
a bachelor's degree in engineering, and two or more years of experience as an engineer;
OR
a bachelor's degree in engineering, and one year of experience in environmental engineering.

The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as Professional Engineer in South Carolina and must meet one of the education requirements (Download PDF reader) outlined on the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) website. If the applicant is utilizing the 'substantially equivalent education' pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at the time of application.

Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Additional Comments

The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional
benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and, Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and 401(k)/457(b) plans

Flexible Schedules:
The option to work partially remote or obtain an alternate work schedule, may be available after six (6) months of employment.

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