Engineering Associate I

• Analyzes and evaluates air pollution sources and control equipment through plans and specifications located at industrial facilities which are proposed for construction or modification. Issues construction permits as needed according to state and federal regulations. Attends public meetings and/or hearings related to these permits and serves as an agency representative.
• Analyzes and evaluates applications and supporting data and issues operating permits for industries including major source Title V operating permits as needed according to state and federal regulations. Attends public meetings and/or hearings related to these permits and serve as an agency representative.
• Keeps up to date with procedures guidance and permitting regulations.
• Conducts compliance activities and provide compliance assistance. Consults with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control.
• Performs related duties as assigned by section manager.

Why Join Us

As a state employee youll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SCs environment
• Great Benefits:Including paid holidays 30 total days of leave per year insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training professional development and opportunities for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina inside andoutsideof your job.

A bachelors degree in engineering.

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

• Must have a good knowledge of the technical aspects of engineering.
• Ability to plan and organize work assigned by the section manager.
• Ability to communicate (both oral and written) with engineering personnel of Agency consultants and industries.
• Must be a productive employee with ability and knowledge to evaluate industrial processes for potential air pollution sources.
• Must possess a valid SC Drivers License (out-of-state license must be transferred).
• Must be available for occasional evening and late-night travel for public meetings and hearings.
• Overnight travel required occasionally.

• A degree in Chemical Engineering
• 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.

SCDES 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.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES based on job functions.