State Revolving Fund Engineer/Project Manager

Department of Health and Human Services • Augusta, ME

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. As the State Revolving Fund Engineer/Project Manager, you will have a range of responsibilities, including:

Requirements

• A Bachelors 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.
• LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with civil, mechanical, chemical, and sanitary engineering principles and practices related to water treatment technology and facilities.
• Experience with investigation, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and experience with administering construction contracts

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees