Environmental Engineer - Two (2) Positions - Augusta - 1415 + 2179
About The Position
These positions are in the Stormwater Engineering Team (SET) of the Bureau of Land Resources (BLR). SET is primarily responsible for the implementation of the DEP’s “Stormwater Management Rules (Chapter 500)” and reviews land development projects requiring DEP permits. These positions will review the stormwater management plans proposed for the construction and post-construction phases of the projects. One of the positions will specialize in construction stormwater management and the other one will specialize in post-construction stormwater management. Both positions will be involved in stormwater compliance activities in addition to licensing and interact with internal (e.g., BLR licensers and field services staff) and external (e.g., consultants, contractors, inspectors) customers of SET. More information on the major projects and programs SET is involved with can be found on the BLR Stormwater Program webpage. Other job duties include: Performing tasks to ensure compliance with Maine Construction General Permit (MCGP). Assisting with activities to improve SET related workflows and procedures.
Requirements
- 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.
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices pertaining to the management of stormwater (e.g., stormwater modeling, computer aided design and drafting).
- Knowledge of Chapter 500 and applicable State environmental laws and rules.
- Experience in creating or reviewing stormwater management plans, including low impact development or green infrastructure techniques.
- Experience in stormwater inspection (e.g., construction oversight, third-party inspection, post-construction inspection).
Responsibilities
- Review stormwater management plans for construction and post-construction phases of projects.
- Specialize in either construction stormwater management or post-construction stormwater management.
- Engage in stormwater compliance activities and licensing.
- Interact with internal and external customers of SET.
- Perform tasks to ensure compliance with Maine Construction General Permit (MCGP).
- Assist with activities to improve SET related workflows and procedures.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days fully paid)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
