Engineer I

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. This entry-level engineering position focuses on air quality compliance and permitting, requiring technical reviews, inspections, and communication with various stakeholders regarding air quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs the technical review and processing of minor source permit applications, including the review of engineering drawings, data and specifications, and industrial processes to determine the applicability of state and federal air regulations, air emission parameters, emission limitations, permitting requirements, and compliance status with state and federal air regulations; and determines permit applicability at non-permitted facilities, prepares tax certifications, and provides input to the development of appropriate site-specific permit conditions to ensure that permit limits are enforceable for Title V permits
• Performs on-site inspections and compliance assurance visits at a variety of industrial facilities (from simple to complex) to determine compliance with State and Federal rules, permit requirements and emission limitations. Must be able to climb ladders, be comfortable with heights, walk long distances and be on feet for long periods of time; and have a good sense of smell, hearing, and sight
• Evaluates facility submitted air emissions inventory reports and other periodic compliance reports and conducts stack test observations. Must obtain and maintain visible emissions (EPA Method 9) certification in order to perform opacity evaluations
• Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to open burning, dust, odors and other air quality concerns to determine compliance with State and Federal rules
• Writes technical reports, general correspondence, compliance letters, enforcement reports, and other technical documents, and serves as an advisor to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and compliance. Requires effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information
• A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required. You must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain for employment

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Independent judgment and decision-making ability
• Adaptability to implement policy and regulatory changes
• Ability to climb ladders, be comfortable with heights, walk long distances and be on feet for long periods of time
• Good sense of smell, hearing, and sight
• Effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information
• A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required. You must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain for employment
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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