Assistant Environmental Engineer - 1896 - Augusta (Anticipated Vacancy)

Department of Environmental Protection; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Gym reimbursement

FSAs

Student loan forgiveness

Parental leave

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION in Augusta, ME, seeks an Assistant Environmental Engineer (Anticipated Vacancy) to provide technical support for the Nonpoint Source (NPS) program, assisting in developing BMPs and water quality projects.

Requires a Bachelor's in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering. Will travel seasonally within-state and may work on small boats. Salary range is $55,952.00 – $78,062.40 per year, including a 13.5% adjustment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (related engineering field may substitute).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to NPS staff and grant recipients for BMPs and water quality projects.
• Support watershed management, stormwater and erosion control practices and data analytics for water quality datasets.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Physics

Hydraulics

Mechanics

BMPs knowledge

Reading plans

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER -ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date: November 02, 2026 Closing Date: End of the day November 23, 2026 Location: Augusta Position Number: 08300-1896 Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round Class Code: 6320 Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $55,952.00 - $78,062.40 Per Year* *(This includes a 13.5% Salary Adjustment)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position provides technical support for the Department’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program, which administers federal water quality grants authorized under Sections 319 and 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. This position provides technical assistance to NPS program staff and grant recipients in developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) and projects with the goal of protecting or restoring water quality. The position also assists the Department’s Bureau of Land Resources, other DEP programs, watershed associations, outside engineers, applicants, the general public, and other entities who need engineering assistance in the planning and implementation of water quality BMPs, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management concerns, and the implementation of stormwater and erosion control BMPS. The position evaluates the effectiveness of new stormwater management techniques and erosion control practices and supports water quality data collection and applying data analytics to collected data sets.

Engineering technical assistance to Watershed Management Unit nonpoint source pollution related projects. Watershed monitoring. Technical support to Department staff, outside engineers, applicants, Soil & Water Conservation Districts and lake associations related to stormwater management and associated BMPs. Evaluate the effectiveness of new and existing stormwater and erosion control practices. Conduct water quality monitoring. Serve on NPS Training Center Advisory Committee. The position requires extended in-state, seasonal travel and work time on small boats. For more information, contact Rob Mohlar at [phone] or at: [e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelors’ Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering field. Related experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class). For non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates: Certification of Engineer-in-Training as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers. Preference will be given to applicants with the following skills or experience: Knowledge of Civil, Mechanical and/or Environmental Engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of physics, hydraulics and mechanics. Knowledge of water quality BMPs associated with development, agriculture, forestry and/or other land use activities. Knowledge of Department regulations and programs. Ability to design and read complex plans and specifications. Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive plans, reports and recommendations. Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead" as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only Premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes at least 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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