Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Central Office;

Mental Health, Office of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health seeks an Assistant Engineer (Environmental) to oversee environmental compliance programs across OMH facilities. The role, based in Albany, involves providing technical direction on environmental engineering matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing capital construction projects, and coordinating with facilities staff and consultants.

The position requires statewide travel.

Qualifications

• Passing score on NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology (environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related field).
• One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permits, asbestos, hazardous waste, and water quality standards.
• Ability to travel statewide to psychiatric center locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance programs across OMH facilities.
• Provide technical direction on environmental engineering matters.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage capital construction projects.
• Coordinate with facilities staff and consultants.

Skills

NCEES FE Exam

Environmental compliance knowledge

Permits

Asbestos knowledge

Hazardous waste knowledge

Water quality standards

Travel statewide

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related field)

Job description

The New York State Office of Mental Health seeks an Assistant Engineer (Environmental) to oversee environmental compliance programs across OMH facilities. The role, based in Albany, involves providing technical direction on environmental engineering matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing capital construction projects, and coordinating with facilities staff and consultants. The position requires statewide travel to psychiatric center locations.

Key qualifications:

• Passing score on National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology (environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related field)
• One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permits, asbestos, hazardous waste, and water quality standards
• Ability to travel statewide to psychiatric center locations