Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo 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!Science | Service | SustainabilityUnder direct supervision, the Construction Permitting Engineering Associate reviews applications for water and wastewater construction permits. Ensures application of engineering principles and Department policies, statutes and regulations in determining permit conditions.Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the State Primary Drinking Water and Standards for Wastewater Facility Construction Regulations.
Reviews plans and specifications for water and wastewater construction projects to ensure compliance with State Regulations.
Reviews plans and specifications for water and wastewater expedited review projects.
Process the engineering plans and specs submitted through the Department's Delegated Review Program (DRP) for water and wastewater projects.
Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers on construction permitting matters including the Regional Offices and Enforcement Staff.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
A bachelor's degree in engineering.The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as 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. 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. 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. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.Additional Requirements:Basic knowledge of engineering theory, methods and practices.Ability to apply sound engineering principles to solve routine technical problems.Ability to perform basic mathematical/engineering calculations.Ability to communicate effectively.This position requires an individual who can take initiative to start and complete projects, pay attention to detail, work well with others, and be able to make sound recommendations for policy and procedures concerning the Water/Wastewater Construction Program.May require:o Daily travel throughout the state.o Occasional overnight travel.o Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7. Engineer in Training Certification (EIT) 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
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
Retirement benefit choices*
State Retirement Plan
State Optional Retirement Program
Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
