State Revolving Fund Engineer/Project Manager

Location: Maine, USA,,

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Environmental Engineer

Opening Date: November 26, 2024

Closing Date: December 11, 2024

Job Class Code: 6321
Grade:  24 Pro/Tech      
Salary: $57,366.40/year - $80,433.60 per year*
*inclusive of an 11% stipend

Position Number: 02000-3994    

Location: Augusta, Bangor, or Portland

Position Location: This is a full-time position to be located in Augusta, Bangor, or Portland, Maine, dependent upon applicant’s preferred location. This opportunity allows partial tele-work with management approval.

-LIMITED PERIOD POSITION-

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive impact on public health and the environment? The Maine CDC's Drinking Water Program is seeking a passionate Environmental Engineer to be a key player in implementing the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program (DWSRF). This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to vital water infrastructure improvement projects throughout Maine.

What We Do:
The Drinking Water Program is tasked with overseeing public drinking water systems throughout Maine and administering federal and state safe drinking water regulations. The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund provides low-interest loans and other financial assistance for public drinking water infrastructure improvement projects.

Reasons to Work with Us:
1.    Meaningful Impact: As an Environmental Engineer in the Drinking Water Program, you will be at the forefront of protecting public health and ensuring safe drinking water for communities across Maine. By coordinating and supporting infrastructure improvement projects, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing overall drinking water quality.
2.    Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance, and that's why we offer partial tele-work options, up to 3-days per week. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually and have peace of mind with our excellent benefit packages and retirement pension plan!
3.    Professional Growth: As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to attend relevant trainings, work sessions, and conferences both in-state and out-of-state. We believe in empowering our employees to stay updated with the latest trends and practices in the industry.
4.    Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team that values a supportive and collaborative work environment. You'll have the chance to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:
As the State Revolving Fund Engineer/Project Manager, you will have a range of responsibilities, including:
•    Reviewing and approving designs for public drinking water system improvements, ensuring designs are appropriate and compliant with all state and federal safe drinking water requirements.
•    Representing the DWSRF as a project manager for public water system construction projects, including reviewing construction plans, engineering agreements, payment reimbursement requests and ensuring federal and state requirements are met.
•    Conducting environmental reviews to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of projects and activities receiving DWSRF assistance.
•    Traveling to and participating in construction meetings for assigned projects across Maine. (Travel expenses are reimbursable.)
•    Developing and presenting public education materials associated with drinking water system improvements and the DWSRF program.

Qualifications We're Looking For:
•    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-for-year basis.
•    Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers. Maine PE License must be obtained within 6-months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, preferred candidates should possess:
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Ability to understand and solve problems independently and with minimal supervision.
•    Knowledge and experience with civil, mechanical, chemical, and sanitary engineering principles and practices related to water treatment technology and facilities.
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