Environmental Engineer

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• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.

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Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

NC State University’s Utilities and Engineering Department is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to lead critical environmental compliance programs that support the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of the university’s utility systems. This senior technical role offers the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to complex environmental challenges while helping protect natural resources and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

In this position, you will oversee environmental permitting, monitoring, reporting, and compliance programs related to air quality, wastewater collection, water quality, stormwater, and spill prevention. You will serve as a trusted technical expert, working collaboratively with university leadership, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), utility operations teams, and regulatory agencies to address complex issues, evaluate risks, and develop effective solutions.

You will also provide technical guidance during environmental incidents, support long-range infrastructure planning, and help advance environmental best practices across the university’s central utility plants and distribution systems. If you are passionate about environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and applying engineering expertise to meaningful, campus-wide challenges, we invite you to apply and become part of NC State’s Utilities and Engineering team.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee air quality permitting, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance for central utility plants, boilers, and emergency generators.
• Manage Title V air permit requirements, emissions tracking, permit updates, and required regulatory reports.
• Coordinate emissions testing, stack sampling, monitoring system testing, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports for air quality, spill prevention, wastewater, reuse water, and water quality programs.
• Represent NC State in environmental compliance matters with EPA, NCDEQ, and the City of Raleigh.
• Develop, maintain, and review SPCC plans and emergency response procedures; train personnel on applicable requirements.
• Manage wastewater collection permits, standard operating procedures, system mapping, and annual reporting.
• Coordinate fats, oils, and grease (FOG) prevention outreach with university and municipal partners.
• Oversee water quality sampling, testing, chlorination guidance, and campus notifications regarding water distribution concerns.
• Coordinate stormwater and reuse water inspections, maintenance, permit renewals, monitoring, and reporting.
• Monitor stormwater discharges and coordinate corrective actions to meet permit and MS4 requirements.
• Lead environmental response to spills, sanitary sewer overflows, and utility-related incidents; coordinate containment, cleanup, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental compliance and complex utility systems to staff, contractors, and leadership.
• Collaborate with utility and engineering teams on long-range inspections, preventive maintenance, infrastructure renewal, and compliance improvements.
• Develop and monitor environmental program budgets and support capital planning for compliance and risk reduction.
• Review capital construction plans, specifications, and field activities for environmental compliance.
• Research regulations, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to improve utility operations and environmental programs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, sanitary sewer permits, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, underground storage tank regulations, and stormwater illicit discharge programs.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of federal and state environmental regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).
• Knowledge of environmental permitting processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with industrial combustion sources, stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure, Utilities and Engineering systems, and spill containment structures.
• Knowledge of applicable City of Raleigh municipal codes and environmental requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs in an industrial or higher education setting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes

Commercial Driver's License required: No

Job Open Date: 10/19/2026

Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Number: 00101568

Position Type: EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.00

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

Department ID: 445050 - Utilities and Engineering

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