Industrial Wastewater Engineering Associate II

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!

Science | Service | Sustainability

Join our Industrial Wastewater Permitting team in the Bureau of Water and apply your engineering expertise to protect public health and our state’s waterways. Uses advanced knowledge and experience to manage the environmental impact of industrial wastewater and sludge by developing NPDES and land application (ND) permit conditions, and by reviewing engineering reports, plans, and specifications for treatment facilities.

• Develop and issue permits for industrial wastewater discharges under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and No Discharge (ND) programs.
• Review moderately complex engineering reports, plans, and specifications for industrial wastewater facilities and issue construction permits.
• Determine General Permit coverage for qualifying discharges.
• Hold conferences with industry representatives and consulting engineers to formulate permit conditions and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with internal SCDES staff and external stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate permit documentation.
• Provide clear technical information to the public, regulated facilities, and consulting engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and supervisor.

• A master’s degree in engineering.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering and one (1) year of experience in environmental engineering.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering and two (2) years of experience in engineering.

Your engineering degree must be accredited by EAC/ABET, CEAB, and Programs Recognized in the ABET “Washington Accord” Listings or you must provide an approved equivalency letter from The South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing & Regulation (LLR).

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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

• Work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Analyze technical environmental issues.
• Evaluate engineering submittals; develop permit requirements.
• Exhibit good planning and have good oral and written communication skills.
• Work with other DES staff to gather necessary input; and interact with the public and government officials at all levels.
• Work with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, and Power Point) software required.
• Have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel for overnight in-state or out-of-state trips; field visits may be required.

• Regulatory experience in NPDES permitting, ND permitting, or construction permitting for industrial wastewater treatment facilities
• Related experience with industrial wastewater treatment facility operations or design
• Experience planning or conducting meetings with the public, government officials, or industrial stakeholders
• Familiarity with state or federal environmental regulations, policies, and guidance documents

Purposeful Work:
Your expertise will directly protect water quality and community health.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  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.

* 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.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

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.