Engineer/Engineering Associate II - RCRA Permitting & Corrective Action

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with colleagues, the regulated community and the public
• Must have knowledge of engineering principles with environmental applications
• Must have knowledge of the South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations and RCRA Permitting and Corrective Action Programs
• Must be able to access non-traditional work environments
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Must have a valid driver's license, 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to drive a state vehicle

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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.

Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• Engineer In Training Certification (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

• This Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position
• If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs 
• Flexible Schedules: alternate or remote work schedules may be available after six (6) months of employment

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control’s Bureau of Land and Waste Management. The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Environmental Services to assume the environmental-related functions of DHEC.