Sanitary Survey Engineering Associate I

 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!

 Introduction/Job Purpose:

The Sanitary Survey Engineering Associate I will use application of engineering principles to a) ensure that all assigned public water systems are properly operated and maintained, b) inspect and monitor these facilities to ensure safe drinking water, and c) provide technical assistance in drinking water matters.

Job Duties: 

• Independently performs sanitary surveys (drinking water plant inspections) on assigned public water systems.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the State Safe Drinking Water Act and State Primary Drinking Water Regulations.  Uses sound engineering judgment to make sure plants are properly operated and maintained.
• Provide technical assistance to Department staff members, owners, water system operators, consulting engineers and the general public concerning drinking water issues.  Provides assistance to regional offices as well as central office staff.
• Participate in the Departments Area-Wide Optimization Program.
• Review, evaluate, and approve engineering reports, plans, and specifications for surface water plant treatment modifications or upgrades.
• Participate in drinking water emergency response activities as required.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering. The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as a Level 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 found at: https://llr.sc.gov/eng/PDF_Files/LicensureQualificationInformationSheetExam.pdf. 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.

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.  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.