Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)
Environmental Engineer
Opening Date:January 20 2026
Closing Date: February 2 2026
Job Class Code:6321
Grade: 24 (04)
Salary:$60816.10 - $85264.91 per year*
*This is inclusive of a 17.66% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number:02000-2862
Location:This is a full-time position located in Augusta.This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.
Job Description:
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:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Candidates will also have:
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
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Agency information:
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) within which this position is located is to develop and deliver services to preserve protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Eduard Chenette Senior Environmental Engineer at .
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application please contact
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
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