7d ago
$63,927.00 - $92,294.00/yr

Engineer II

United StatesUnited States·Wake Countymid
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~ Read, review,

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Dept of Environmental Quality

Water Resources

Engineer II (NS)

60034535

NC18

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

**This posting is for multiple vacancies: position #60034535 and position #60034536**

These Engineer II positions serve as team leads for Rule Managers and help ensure that all public water supply (PWS) systems statewide are in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the NC Drinking Water Act, and other related rules and regulations. Each Rule Manager serves on one of several teams in the PWS Section Compliance Services Branch.

Position 60034535 serves as the team lead for the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR), Ground Water Rule (GWR), and Nitrate/Nitrite Requirements.

Position 60034536 serves as the team lead for the Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule, and the Public Notification Rule.

Engineers in Compliance Services positions generally spend less than 5% of their time in the field. Site visits require the ability to navigate through rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions, including exposure to heat/cold/inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery, and insects. May drive state vehicles; valid Driver’s License required. Occasional overnight travel required. Positions require the ability to successfully manage multiple projects within time constraints and comprehend and interpret engineering and regulatory documentation. Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

~ Read, review, and understand federal and state drinking water regulations and Section policies pertaining to assigned contaminant groups and rules

~ Oversee consistent implementation and enforcement of the assigned contaminant groups and rules: provide direction and training to team members, assign and review work, set goals and schedules for each team member and the entire team, provide performance feedback to team members and supervisor

~ Stay up to date on information and developments related to the assigned contaminant groups and rules

~ Provide accurate, up to date advice, recommendations, and assistance to water system owners, managers, operators, laboratory representatives, consulting engineers, and Section staff on regulatory and technical matters related to water quality, monitoring requirements, treatment processes, and other drinking water rule requirements

~ Evaluate and track each system's compliance history, determine non-compliance with federal and state rules and regulations, develop strategies for reducing violations and penalties, oversee production and issuance of enforcement documents for non-compliant systems, handle special or more complex compliance issues

~ Identify training needs and provide internal and external training relative to various aspects of the rules

~ Participate in special projects and assist with other areas of responsibility within the Branch on an as needed basis





The Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface, and ground water for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach, and other efforts. The Division comprises six sections: Water Quality Regional Operations, Water Sciences, Public Water Supply, Water Quality Permitting, Water Quality NPDES Permitting, and Water Planning.  Click here to learn more about the Division of Water Resources.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.


Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Deborah J Williams

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Wake County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$63,927–$92,294 a year
16% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,729 salaries).
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United States
Posted
7 days ago
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October 15, 2026
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October 17, 2026
Last seen
October 22, 2026

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Engineer II$63,927.00 - $92,294.00