Environmental Engineering Associate I - Piedmont Permitting
This position is located in the Piedmont Permitting Division of the Bureau of Air Quality. The selected applicant will be responsible for the implementation of the permitting requirements of the State of South Carolina's air pollution control regulations and the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will perform entry-level work by developing and planning for analysis and evaluation of industrial sources of air pollution concerning construction and operating permits.
The selected candidate will: analyze and evaluate 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.
Analyze and evaluate 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.
Attend public meetings and/or hearings as necessary. Serves as an expert witness for court
proceedings or administrative hearings related to these permit decisions.
Plan and conduct site visits at air pollution sources as needed to determine conformity with
approved plans and specifications; collect data for the evaluation of operating permits.
consult with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in engineering. The education must
qualify the applicant to become registered as a Level A Professional Engineer in South Carolina
and must meet one of the education requirements outlined on the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and, Regulations website found at:
https://llr.sc.gov/eng/PDF_Files/LicensureQualificationInformationSheetExam.pdf (Download PDF reader).
If the applicant is utilizing the 'substantially equivalent education' pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at time of application.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
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; in depth knowledge of industrial processes and the associated
pollution control equipment and demonstrated excellent communication (Both oral and written).
A desire to serve the public.