Engineer Associate II

Engineer Associate II

Salary

$66,425.00 - $105,978.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

193253/61009607

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

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be submitted but will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

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!

Science | Service | Sustainability

Join our State Voluntary Cleanup Program team in the Bureau of Land & Waste Management 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 EAC/ABET, CEAB, and Programs Recognized in the ABET "Washington Accord" Listings or you must provide an approved equivalency letter from The South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing & Regulation ( LLR).

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 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 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.

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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Environmental Services Address 2600 Bull Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-2687

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.