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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Engineer I will support air quality compliance and permitting at the regional office in Mooresville, NC. Day-to-day responsibilities include technical review, field work, and stakeholder communication.

• Perform technical review and processing of minor source permit applications — review engineering drawings, process data and specifications, determine air emission parameters, and assess applicability to state and federal air regulations.
• Determine permit applicability at non-permitted facilities, prepare tax certifications, and contribute to development of site-specific, enforceable permit conditions (including Title V inputs).
• Conduct on-site inspections and compliance assurance visits across a range of industrial facilities to assess compliance with rules, permit requirements and emission limitations. Work may require climbing ladders, working at height, walking long distances and extended on-foot inspections.
• Evaluate facility-submitted air emissions inventory reports, review periodic compliance reports, and observe stack tests as needed.
• Obtain and maintain visible emissions (EPA Method 9) certification to perform opacity evaluations and assist with stack test observations.
• Respond to citizen complaints (open burning, dust, odors, etc.) and investigate compliance concerns.
• Draft technical reports, compliance letters, enforcement reports, and other technical documents; communicate technical information clearly to staff, industry representatives, regulators, and the public.
• Use judgment and independent decision-making to adapt to policy and regulatory changes while maintaining strong customer service and documentation standards.

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Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field from an accredited institution — or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Strong computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and effective interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Able and willing to perform fieldwork: climb ladders, work at heights, walk long distances, and spend extended time on feet.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Willingness to pursue and maintain required certifications (e.g., EPA Method 9).
• Demonstrated attention to detail, independent judgment, and the ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or progress toward registration (may be required by licensing board).
• Prior experience with air quality permitting, emissions inventories, or compliance inspections.
• Familiarity with Title V permitting and state/federal air quality regulation language.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Recruitment range: $57,983 - $59,722 per year (as listed in the source posting).
• Additional market estimate (third-party): $104,132 per year — shown for salary context only.
• The role is full-time and may qualify for hybrid telework (routine office and remote workdays) at the discretion of management.
• Public sector benefits may include medical, retirement, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness where applicable. Specific benefit details are provided by the hiring organization.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Mooresville, NC (hybrid telework option may apply).
• Field work across regional facilities in North Carolina is part of the role — travel within the region and site inspections are expected.

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Compliance & Legal

Careertakes and our client follow federal, state, and local hiring laws. Candidates will be evaluated without discrimination on any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; contact Careertakes if you need assistance during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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