Salary: $61,545.00 - $98,741.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-10401 OCI65040367
Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
Division: Office of Continuous Improvement
Opening Date: 08/26/2025
Closing Date: 9/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineer II
Position Number: 65040367
Section: Budget Management
Salary Grade: NC18

Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Engineer II.
This position is located at: 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC
It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits

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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
The position manages a portfolio of active construction contracts, provides approvals to procurements and reviews financial documents such as contracts, invoices and pay applications to ensure the projects remain within authorized budgets and scopes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Review and provide final allowability determinations on a variety of financial documents at all stages of capital infrastructure projects.
• Review contracts, reimbursement requests, procurement documents and other financial documents produced by public utility systems to provide reimbursement requests.
• Communicate financial and project requirements to a range of stakeholders.
• Ensure that project procurement approvals have been issued in a timely manner
• Ensure costs incurred by local governments fall within the scope of what the department has previously approved
• Ensure all costs have been adequately documented and justified.

The Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. As a fluid team of multidisciplinary, collaborative problem-solvers OCI leverages business processes, data analysis, compliance, and engineering expertise to drive improvement.
Embedded within DEQ Divisions, OCI is a hub of expertise, developing and strengthening processes and workflows that support DEQ's mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure, energy, and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges, break down cross-organizational silos, provide data strategy, technical support, and policy expertise. OCI's goal is to deliver impactful results while upholding regulatory standards, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective environmental stewardship for North Carolina.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Management Preferences:

Prior experience with public utility capital project administration.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education (including major) in the "Education" section, and credentials (if any) in the "Certificates and Licenses" section.

• Yes, I understand

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The recruiting range for this position is limited to $61,545 - $98,741. I am aware that if offered this position, that the maximum salary offer will be limited to $98,741.

• Yes, I understand

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This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act (EHRA). This position is full-time at 40 hours per week with all applicable state benefits. Questions concerning the EHRA status may be discussed at the interview.

• Yes, I understand

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