Environmental Engineer

Department of Environmental Protection; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Job summary

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Engineer in Augusta to serve as the project manager for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan program. You will oversee all aspects of SRF loan processing, including grants and federal funds, and ensure compliance with department policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing applications, reviewing engineering plans, approving payments, and coordinating with licensing, enforcement, and technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and four years of engineering experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Clean Water SRF loan process, including reviewing funding applications and engineering plans.
• Coordinate with EPA, Maine Municipal Bond Bank and other entities to implement program activities.

Education

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

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Position: Environmental Engineer

Opening Date: October 5, 2026

Closing Date: End of day October 21, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 08330-1318

Class Code: 6321

Grade: 24 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $63,557.10 - $89,107.21 Per Year* *(This includes a 17.66% Salary Adjustment)

Brief Job Description

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Engineer with the Division of Water Quality Management. This position is a project manager for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan (SRF), which primarily provides low interest loans to municipal and quasi-municipal wastewater treatment facilities. The position manages all aspects of the DEP SRF loan process including State wastewater grants and federal Special Purpose Grants. Specific duties include the review of funding applications, engineering plans and specifications, onsite construction review, approval of payment requisitions, and documentation for federal record keeping on Clean Water SRF projects. This position interacts closely with other division staff in licensing, compliance, enforcement, technical assistance, and water quality to ensure implementation of Department policies. This position also interacts with outside entities such as the EPA, the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, USDA Rural Development, the Department of Economic and Community Development, and consulting engineers to coordinate program activities. Other duties may include managing Small Community Grant (SCG) and Overboard Discharge (OBD) Removal Grant projects.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Bob Hartley at [phone].

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and four (4) years of engineering experience.
• Related experience may be substituted for education on a year or year basis.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements

Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Benefits

• 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 14.11% 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.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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