Engineer II (Flexible/Hybrid)
Job Description
- This posting is for multiple vacancies
We are recruiting for Engineer II positions in the Drinking Water and Clean Water Units who will be responsible for managing Water Infrastructure construction projects funded by DWI. This position requires strong technical skills related to water infrastructure planning, design, and construction, excellent customer service skills, independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to policy and regulatory changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Experience reading and interpreting detailed engineering reports, plans and specifications, contract documents, engineering agreements, bidding documents, and understand the application of engineering standards and principles.
- Ensure requirements and procedures are met to help safeguard funds from fraud and/or abuse.
- Interpretation and compliance with State and Federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the program.
- Meeting with applicants and their consultants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and outreach activities to promote the funding programs to applicants.
The Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) administers water, wastewater, and stormwater funding programs in the Department of Environmental Quality according to Federal and State laws, including the Water Infrastructure Fund as described in NCGS 159G and the Community Development Block Grants for water and wastewater infrastructure. Water Infrastructure Fund programs include the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, the state Viable Utility Reserve, the state Wastewater Reserve, and the state Drinking Water Reserve. DWI supports the State Water Infrastructure Authority which awards federal and state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. DWI assists eligible applicants in meeting drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater needs to protect public health and the state’s water resources. Click here to learn more about the Division of Water Infrastructure.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.
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Recruitment Range: $58,294 - $87,000
This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
Documented experience applying drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater engineering principles in the design, construction, or permitting of one or more of the following: distribution/collection systems and/or treatment systems.- Documented experience in reviewing or preparing at least one of the following: engineering reports, plans and/or specifications, contract documents, engineering agreements, or bidding documents.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating with local governments, utilities, or consulting engineers on infrastructure projects.
- Proficient knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories of water or wastewater treatment system design or associated permitting of systems in the State of North Carolina.
- Experience with construction management duties for projects, to include contract change orders.
- Experience conducting meetings with utility management and their consultants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and outreach activities to promote the funding programs to applicants.
- NC Professional Engineer (PE) license
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
"Equivalent combination of education and experience" is defined as North Carolina certification as an Engineer In Training (EIT), Engineer Intern (EI), or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or North Carolina licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)* (To be considered for this position with one of these: Engineer In Training (EIT), Engineer Intern (EI), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineers (PE), you must enter their certification/license number under the Certification and Licensure section of the application.)
Necessary Special Qualification: May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
