Environmental Engineer

The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) protects and restores Georgia’s environment. We take the lead in ensuring clean air, land and water. With our partners, we pursue a sustainable environment that provides a foundation for a vibrant economy and healthy communities.  The Air Protection Branch (APB) protects Georgia's air quality through the regulation of emissions from industrial and mobile sources. The APB is responsible for the establishment of state rules and regulations to implement Federal requirements.  The APB also permits stationary sources of air pollution and ensures that these sources meet all applicable state and federal regulations.

Under supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:  assist with collection of data; inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs in order to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with regulations; monitor progress of environmental improvement programs; obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits and standard operating procedures;  prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports;  provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects; review and analyze engineering plans to make recommendations to reduce and eliminate environmental impact; perform simple engineering calculations to model or predict flow of contamination; and perform standard engineering studies to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.  Field work and occasional overnight travel may be required.