Assistant Environmental Engineer - Two Positions - 1441 and 2130 - Portland/Augusta/Bangor

Location: Portland,Maine,United States

ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

(TWO POSITIONS)

Opening Date:

July 02, 2025

Closing Date:

August 07, 2025

Location:

Portland/Augusta/Bangor*

Position #s:

08320-1441
08330-2130

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time 

Class Code:

6320

Grade/Salary:

Grade 22 - $52,353.60 - $73,073.52 Per Year**
**(This includes the 11% Salary Adjustment)

*In the descending order of preference, the successful candidate will be based out of Portland, Augusta, or Bangor DEP office and given the opportunity to telework consistent with DEP policy.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This entry level professional services position is responsible for assisting day-to-day activities of the stormwater engineering team in the Bureau of Land Resources (BLR). The team is primarily responsible for the implementation of the DEP’s “Stormwater Management Rules (Chapter 500)” and reviewing land development projects requiring DEP permits. As an Assistant Environmental Engineer, you will evaluate proposed stormwater management plans and systems, assess their compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to the oversight of existing stormwater infrastructure across the state. This position involves close collaboration with applicants, permit holders, company representatives, and internal staff to ensure successful and consistent application of Chapter 500 rules.

BLR will provide professional society memberships and other professional development opportunities for the position. This position will be overseen by the environmental engineers of the team, as required, and supervised by the team leader, a senior environmental engineer.

Other job duties include: 

• Conducting project reviews in a timely fashion
• Evaluating stormwater problems and communicating solutions to DEP staff, contractors, and landowners
• Assisting with the training activities and workshops
• Participating in the pre-application, pre-submission meetings for the land development projects

For questions specific to the job, please contact Kerem Gungor at kerem.gungor@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering field. Related experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: For non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates: Certification of Engineer Intern as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Preference will be given to candidates with skills and/or experience in: 

• Knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles and practices pertaining to the management of stormwater (e.g., stormwater modeling, computer aided design and drafting). 
• Excellent time management, communication skills and experience working within tight timelines.
• Familiarity with the stormwater related environmental laws and rules.
• Experience in geographic information system and surveying.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and a detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

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