Environmental Engineer Specialist - 2004 - Portland

maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection in Portland seeks an Environmental Engineer Specialist to perform complex environmental planning, review, and project oversight. The role ensures compliance with state and federal laws while guiding remediation and prevention efforts.

Responsibilities include supervising contracts, leading investigations, and coordinating with BRWM programs to advance projects through approval and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer required.
• One year of professional Environmental Engineering experience after licensure.
• Experience with environmental remediation projects and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highly complex environmental engineering planning and review.
• Manage pollution abatement, remediation, and prevention projects.
• Oversee contractors and ensure cost-effective engineering practices.
• Provide engineering lead and support in remediation investigations.

Skills

vapor intrusion

indoor air mitigation

home heating oil

spill remediation

chemical treatment

biological treatment

electrical service upgrades

plumbing services

building codes

civil engineering

mechanical engineering

chemical engineering principles

laws and regulations

environmental remediation

petroleum contaminated sites

oral and written communication

problem solving

cost-effective decisions

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SPECIALIST

Opening Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day October 30, 2026

Location: Portland

Position Number: 08300-2004

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 6325

Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $66,747.20 - $93,704.00 Per Year*

(This includes a 13.5% Salary Adjustment) . This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires generally start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional services and engineering work position. Responsibilities include conducting highly complex environmental engineering planning and review; managing environmental pollution abatement, remediation, and prevention projects; overseeing contractors; and ensuring that all work conforms to sound engineering practices while being cost effective. The position reports to a Senior Environmental Engineer.

This position provides engineering support to the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management (BRWM) programs in the Southern Maine Regional Office (SMRO). The position oversees and approves environmental engineering projects, plans, permits, designs, and related documents to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Conducting engineering reviews and managing pollution abatement, remediation, and prevention projects in order to ensure projects advance through the approval and compliance process is also required. Assignments may originate from the Petroleum, Uncontrolled Sites, Brownfields, VRAP, CERCLA, RCRA, Hazardous Waste, Federal Facilities, or Solid Waste programs. Assignments will also include providing engineering lead and support in the investigation and remediation of residential heating oil spills and associated indoor air quality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as a Professional Engineer and one (1) year of professional experience in Environmental Engineering or related field after licensure.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Experience or knowledge of vapor intrusion, indoor air mitigation, or home heating oil spill remediation.


• Experience or knowledge of chemical and/or biological treatment, electrical service upgrades, plumbing services, and/or building code knowledge.


• Experience or knowledge of civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering principles.


• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and compliance requirements for environmental remediation projects.


• Knowledge of investigation and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites.


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logistical conclusions, and make sound, cost-effective decisions.

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.

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 ($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.