Salary: $66,425.00 - $105,978.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Department of Environmental Services
Division: Bureau of Land and Waste Management
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD65
Position Number:: 61009607 (193253)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,425.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,800.00

Job Responsibilities
Join our State Voluntary Cleanup Program team in the and apply your engineering expertise to protect public health and our state's waterways. Performs Project Management on State Voluntary Cleanup Program Sites. Oversees screening and assessment activities associated with the investigation and cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Provides technical assistance to fellow employees, the public, responsible parties, and consultants. Reviews and comments on Assessment Work Plans and Reports, Feasibility Studies, Remedial Designs and Remedial Action Reports as well as evaluates Site Monitoring Plans.

What You'll Do

• Examine and evaluate plans, specs, engineering reports, etc. involving complex methods for site investigation and cleanup actions at uncontrolled sites.
• Provide technical assistance to consultants, state and local governmental officials, and industrial representatives.
• Provide onsite supervision of environmental response actions.
• Prepare reports on response actions for submission to management.
• Assist in preparing contracts and applications pursuant to CERCLA activities. Know and apply a combination of engineering technology and federal/state laws to CERCLA activities.
• Perform project management duties for hazardous substance response actions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in engineering.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering and one (1) year of experience in environmental engineering.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering and two (2) years of experience in engineering.

Your engineering degree must be accredited by or you must provide an approved equivalency letter from The South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing & Regulation ( ).
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.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Speak publicly and interact professionally with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated professionalism in public relations settings.
• Analyze documents and files, draw conclusions, and summarize information as needed.
• Have strong customer service skills.
• Have a valid driver's license and ability to travel for overnight in-state or out-of-state trips; field visits may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation techniques under CERCLA.
• Knowledge of how to conduct environmental sampling and

Additional Comments
The Benefits of working for SCDES and the state of South Carolina

Purposeful Work: Your expertise will directly protect water quality and community health.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click 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
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program
• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, 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.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
01

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following applies to you?

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and one (1) year of experience in environmental engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and two (2) years of experience in engineering.
• None of the above

03

Are you a current or previous SCDES or SCDHEC employee?

• Yes
• No

04

The hiring range for this position is $66,425- $80,800. Are you willing to accept a salary within this hiring range?

• Yes
• No

05

Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

06

This position is headquartered in Columbia, SC This position requires you to be able to report to the designated headquarters daily. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Did you receive your engineering degree from an EAC/ABET, CEAB, or Programs Recognized in the ABET "Washington Accord" Listings?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered no to Question 7, do you have an approved equivalency letter from The South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing & Regulation (LLR). If so, please provide the letter.

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience examining and evaluating plans, specifications, and engineering reports related to site investigations or cleanup actions?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience providing onsite supervision during environmental response actions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question