Job Description
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to providing science-based environmental stewardship. The Engineer I role involves implementing and enforcing regulations related to public water systems and providing technical assistance to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Responsibilities Conduct PWS field inspections, investigations, assessments, evaluations, and audits, including (but not limited to) facility sanitary surveys Monitoring, reporting, and maximum contaminant level violations and rules violations Comprehensive audits of lead/copper and bacteriological monitoring programs Potential water sources for new and existing PWS Construction compliance/violations Compliance with emergency management plan and operation/maintenance plan requirements Public complaints Provide technical and regulatory assistance to and consult/confer with a variety of internal and external organizations/individuals on a range of PWS subjects and issues Ensure PWS regulatory compliance; develop enforcement cases and coordinate enforcement actions Prepare, review, and/or respond to correspondence and reports for various audiences Maintain current understanding of PWS concepts, technologies, and all applicable rules/regulations; provide training to internal and external associates Review engineering plans and specifications for comment, consultation, or approval Skills Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Occasional overnight travel Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection Ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations Tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances Proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets Driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid North Carolina driver's license Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset Benefits Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Company Overview The N.C. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is