If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer Specialist to join us in Portland.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SPECIALISTOpening Date: October 16, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day October 30, 2026
Location: Portland
Position Number: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: Donald.M.White@maine.gov
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. 
