WRM-2025-50 Environmental Engineer 2 (Internal Posting) at NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Trenton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

95384.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Management, Air Pollution Control, Noise Pollution Control, Coastal Resource Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Impact Statements, Engineering Plans Review, Data Analysis, Field Inspections, Environmental Laws Enforcement, Project Oversight, Contract Review, Construction Inspection, Project Documentation, Resident Engineering, Reimbursement Request Review

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Open to: Division-Wide Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (P22) $67,312.27- $95,384.17 Opening Date: 12/16/2025 Closing Date: 12/30/2025 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Water Resource Management Program Water Quality Construction, Payments & Administration 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work in the Division of Water Quality and meet the requirements below. Description Under limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, performs professional engineering work including but not limited to water management, air pollution control/management, noise pollution control/management, coastal resource management, hazardous/non-hazardous waste control/management; reviews engineering plans, makes determinations and/or recommendations on plans; field visits, inspections, investigations/surveys; gathers data, researches and analyzes information as it relates to environmental control work; and/or the enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations; works with Environmental Impact Statements; does related work as required. Specific to the Position This position is responsible for oversight of construction phase implementation of NJ Water Bank funded projects in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:22 including: reviewing and approving contract awards; presenting program requirements and procedures to funding recipients and their project teams prior to start of construction; performing quarterly and final inspections of construction work and project documentation; monitoring the funding recipient’s oversight of project including provision of full-time, competent resident engineering and inspection; and reviewing each funding reimbursement request to ensure payment is only made for work completed in conformance with allowable costs provisions in N.J.A.C. 7:22-5. Requirements EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio-Resource, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural or Mining Engineering, or other field of engineering related to the environment. NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of professional experience in environmental engineering work. NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience. NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. License Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Veteran's Preference To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/ Benefits As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid Benefit Leave Holiday Pay Alternative Workweek Program* Telework* Pension Deferred Compensation Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA) Commuter Tax Savings Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Tuition Reimbursement* *Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines. Residency All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”. Authorization to Work Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision. DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Engineer 2 is responsible for overseeing the construction phase of NJ Water Bank funded projects, ensuring compliance with state regulations. This includes reviewing contract awards, conducting inspections, and monitoring project documentation.