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Industrial Wastewater Engineering Associate (III)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Richland County, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 74726 - 92900
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Job Responsibilities
- Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation
Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment Come join our team at SCDES put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!
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Ready to protect South Carolinas environment and grow your engineering career
Join us at the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and put your passion to work! As part of the Bureau of Water Industrial Wastewater Permitting Section youll help safeguard South Carolinas rivers lakes and waterways by reviewing industrial wastewater systems and developing permits that ensure environmental protection across the state.About the Role:
Under limited supervision the Industrial Wastewater Engineering Associate supports the Industrial Wastewater Permitting Section and the Water Facilities Permitting Division within the Bureau of Water. This role involves reviewing engineering reports plans models and data analyses related to industrial wastewater discharges and treatment systems to ensure compliance with state and federal water quality regulations .This position also develops permit conditions under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and No Discharge (ND) programs and serves as a technical resource for topics such as CORMIX modeling Water Effect Ratios (WERs) and 208 water quality planning. You will provide guidance to industry representatives consulting engineers public officials and citizens to support understanding and compliance with industrial wastewater permitting requirements.
Responsibilities:
Permit & Technical Review- Conduct technical reviews of CORMIX models Water Effect Ratios and 208 water quality plan evaluations.
- Develop NPDES and ND permit conditions based on data analysis regulatory guidance and engineering review.
- Review engineering reports plans and specifications for industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
- Prepare permits for issuance and coordinate with internal and external teams to resolve technical issues.
- Meet with industrial representatives and consulting engineers during the formulation of permit conditions.
- Participate in pre-application meetings for industrial projects.
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to regulated facilities consultants and stakeholders.
- Assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request responses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum and Additional Requirements
To qualify applicants must meet oneof the following educational/experience pathways:
- A masters degree in engineering and one year of environmental engineering experience; OR
- A masters degree in engineering and two years of engineering experience; OR
- A bachelors degree in engineering and two years of environmental engineering experience; OR
- A bachelors degree in engineering and three years of engineering experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Additional Requirements- A valid drivers license and good driving record.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Effective communication skills for in-person virtual phone and written communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to walk through uneven terrain and inclement weather during field visits.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Periodic travel for meetings may be required.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NPDES No Discharge or industrial wastewater construction permitting.
- Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems.
- Experience reading and interpreting environmental regulations and permits.
- Experience with CORMIX Water Effect Ratios ePermitting or 208 Water Quality Planning.
- Experience planning or conducting meetings with the public government or industrial stakeholders.
- Additional Comments
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. Clickhere 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*
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
