About this role
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The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer Specialist to join us in Portland.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SPECIALIST
Opening Date: October 16, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day October 30, 2026
Location: Portland
Position Number: 08300-2004
Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: 6325
Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical Unit)
Salary: $66,747.20 - $93,704.00 Per Year*
*(This includes a 13.5% Salary Adjustment) . This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires generally start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases .
Interested candidates need to complete and submit an online Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter , and detailed Resume**
**For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a professional services and engineering work position. Responsibilities include conducting highly complex environmental engineering planning and review; managing environmental pollution abatement, remediation, and prevention projects; overseeing contractors; and ensuring that all work conforms to sound engineering practices while being cost effective. The position reports to a Senior Environmental Engineer.
This position provides engineering support to the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management (BRWM) programs in the Southern Maine Regional Office (SMRO). The position oversees and approves environmental engineering projects, plans, permits, designs, and related documents to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Conducting engineering reviews and managing pollution abatement, remediation, and prevention projects in order to ensure projects advance through the approval and compliance process is also required. Assignments may originate from the Petroleum, Uncontrolled Sites, Brownfields, VRAP, CERCLA, RCRA, Hazardous Waste, Federal Facilities, or Solid Waste programs. Assignments will also include providing engineering lead and support in the investigation and remediation of residential heating oil spills and associated indoor air quality.
For questions specific to the position, please contact Don White at: [email protected]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as a Professional Engineer and one (1) year of professional experience in Environmental Engineering or related field after licensure.
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.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience or knowledge of vapor intrusion, indoor air mitigation, or home heating oil spill remediation.
- Experience or knowledge of chemical and/or biological treatment, electrical service upgrades, plumbing services, and/or building code knowledge.
- Experience or knowledge of civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering principles.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and compliance requirements for environmental remediation projects.
- Knowledge of investigation and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logistical conclusions, and make sound, cost-effective decisions.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
· Work-Life Balance – 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 ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
· Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
· Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
· Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
· Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
· Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
· Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
· Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
· Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
· Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
· Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
There's a job and then there's 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 you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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