Environmental Engineering Associate I - Piedmont Permitting
This position serves as an Air Permit 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
- Plan and conduct site visits to determine conformance with approved plans/specifications
- Consult with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
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, Regulations website. If the applicant is utilizing the 'substantially equivalent education' pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at time of application.
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 a alternate work schedule, may be available after one year of employment
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control 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.
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final states of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.