Regional Water Engineering Associate

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

While working under direct supervision, the Regional Water Engineering Associate will provide engineering expertise for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services programs including, but not limited to, drinking water and wastewater. What You’ll Do

• Reviews preliminary engineering reports, engineering plans and specifications and other technical documents related to construction, operation, or maintenance of environmental projects to ensure compliance with regulations. Makes technical recommendations, issues approvals to operate or takes other appropriate action based upon findings of review.

• Conducts construction, final and operation inspections of environmental facilities/systems with discretionary authority to take appropriate action based upon findings of inspections. Prepares necessary documentation of activities along with completing sanitary survey forms when required. Initiates enforcement action by submitting enforcement referrals to the program enforcement section after supervisor’s approval.

• Responds and investigates complaints received from the public. Takes appropriate immediate and follow up actions to facilitate satisfactory results.

• Assists regulated community (engineers, operators, etc.) with advice regarding preparation and submission of engineering reports, engineering plans and specifications, monitoring reports and other environmentally related documents.

• Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training

• A bachelor’s degree 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid state driver’s license; able to operate personal and state vehicles.

• Strong customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, industry partners, and government officials.

• Ability to work independently in field settings.

• Ability to complete required technical training and pass job-related tests within the probationary period.

• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and non-traditional environments.

• Availability for overnight travel, weekends, after-hours, and holiday work as needed.

• Ability to travel in-state or out-of-state for field visits.

• Ability to bend, climb, and stoop to perform inspections, sampling, and field tests.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to visually inspect facilities, samples, and documents, including distinguishing color variations.

• Ability to wear required safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, and safety boots.

• Availability for 24/7 emergency callback.

• Familiarity with environmental facility/system safety methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Prioritize and manage time effectively.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The Benefits of working for SCDES and the state of South Carolina 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. Click here 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.