Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS (3 positions)

Civicworks; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Conservation invites applications for an Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee to oversee remedial program activities for Superfund sites, brownfields, and other contaminated sites in the Buffalo area.

Responsibilities include reviewing environmental documents, providing field oversight, negotiating scopes of work, and communicating with the public and regulated parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (or FE exam pass plus one year engineering experience).
• Pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.
• Valid driver's license and ability to use state vehicles.
• Completion of 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training and annual HAZWOPER certification.
• Ability to work in remote areas, adverse weather, difficult terrain, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee remedial program activities for Superfund sites, brownfields, and other contaminated sites in Buffalo.
• Review environmental documents and provide field oversight.
• Negotiate scopes of work and communicate with the public and regulated parties.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and geologists to interpret data and develop remediation strategies.

Skills

FE exam

Valid driver's license

HAZWOPER certification

OSHA 1910.120 training

Remote/work in adverse conditions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee position with the Department of Environmental Conservation oversees remedial program activities for Superfund sites, brownfields, and other contaminated sites in the Buffalo area. Responsibilities include reviewing environmental documents, providing field oversight, negotiating scopes of work, and communicating with the public and regulated parties. The role requires direct collaboration with senior engineers and geologists to interpret environmental data and develop remediation strategies.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (or FE exam pass plus one year engineering experience)
• Pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination
• Valid driver's license and ability to use state vehicles
• Completion of 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training and annual HAZWOPER certification
• Ability to work in remote areas, adverse weather, difficult terrain, and respond to emergencies