Assistant Environmental Engineer - 1896 - Augusta (Anticipated Vacancy)

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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)

Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume**

**For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

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.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• 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 (207) 592 1439 or at: Robert.C.Mohlar@maine.gov

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 applicantswith 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.

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