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Environmental Engineering Associate I

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025

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



Under general supervision of Air Permitting Section Head, performs entry level work by developing and planning for analysis and evaluation of moderately complex industrial sources of air pollution concerning construction and operating permits

Job Duties:
  • Analyzes and evaluates 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. Attends public meetings and/or hearings related to these permits and serves as an agency representative. Serves as an expert witness for court proceedings or administrative hearings related to these permit decisions.
  • Analyzes and evaluates 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. Attends public meetings and/or hearings related to these permits and serve as an agency representative. Serves as an expert witness for court proceedings or administrative hearings related to these permit decisions. 
  • Plans and conducts site visits at air pollution sources as needed to determine conformance with approved plans and specifications and collects data for the evaluation of operating permits. Consults with industrial officials concerning regulations and air pollution control. 
  • Performs related duties as assigned by section manager.

A bachelor's degree in engineering.


Additional requirements: 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. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.


  • 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; knowledge of industrial processes and the associated pollution control equipment).
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills. 
  • Desire to serve the public

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.

Requires daily use of personal computers. Daily contact with plant managers and engineers; daily contact with consulting engineers. Overnight travel required occasionally. 

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 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 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.

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