Environmental Health Plan Review Engineer

Dept of Health and Human Services

Public Health

Engineer II (NS)

60034301

NC18

The Environmental Health Plan Review Engineer position provides professional engineering support through the review, evaluation, and approval of plans related to food and lodging establishments to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Work involves consultation with local environmental health departments, architects, contractors, and engineers to assess designs, layouts, and equipment specifications for construction and remodeling projects.

This position functions within a technical regulatory environment that requires interpreting engineering principles, assessing environmental and safety impacts, and applying established rules and guidelines. Responsibilities also include preparing instructional materials and delivering plan review training to Environmental Health Specialists to support consistency in statewide regulatory practices. The role requires independent judgment in managing technically complex assignments and providing technical guidance to stakeholders.


Key Duties Include:
- Review construction and remodeling plans for food and lodging establishments for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Evaluate engineering designs, layouts, and equipment specifications to determine feasibility, completeness, and alignment with food service regulatory criteria.

- Consult with local environmental health departments, architects, contractors, and engineers to address technical questions and resolve plan review issues.

- Conduct detailed assessments related to environmental and safety impacts associated with facility design and operational workflows.

- Prepare training materials and present plan review instruction during Centralized Intern Training and State of Practice courses.

- Provide technical guidance during district and regional meetings to promote consistent plan review practices statewide.

- Review and update plan review applications, databases, and guidance materials to support accurate and efficient regulatory processes.

- Perform project evaluations that require application of engineering principles, including resolving non‑routine or technically complex plan review matters.

- Develop and document recommendations related to project compliance, design modifications, and regulatory interpretations.

- Manage assigned work independently, applying professional engineering judgment to ensure accurate decisions impacting public health and safety.

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

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.

Tresha Walker