Local recruitment: Environmental Engineer 2

Local recruitment: Environmental Engineer 2 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Trenton, NJ, USA 🇺🇸 Open to:

Division-Wide Work Week:

NE (35-hour)

Work Week Salary:

(P22) $67,312.27- $95,384.17

Opening Date:

5/4/2026

Closing Date:

5/25/2026

Existing Vacancies:

6 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Watershed & Land Management Land Resource Protection Flood Hazard & Stormwater Engineering 501 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Land Resource Protection 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 Reviews and evaluates permit applications for compliance with the Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules, applying sound engineering judgment and regulatory interpretation. Conducts and participates in pre-application meetings to provide technical guidance and ensure applicant understanding of regulatory requirements. Assists the Deputy Attorney General in permit appeals by preparing technical analyses, documentation, and expert support. Prepares detailed engineering reports to support permitting decisions and ensure a clear administrative record. Responds to public and stakeholder inquiries with accurate, timely, and professional guidance. Maintains and updates the Bureau's electronic permitting database to support regulatory tracking, transparency, and operational efficiency. Preferred Skill Set Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules and their application to complex permitting scenarios. Effectively collaborates with multidisciplinary staff while also exercising independent judgment to manage assignments with minimal supervision. Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical and regulatory issues, prioritize competing demands, and manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced regulatory environment while meeting deadlines. 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.

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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.

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A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.

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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.

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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. Expired

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Government

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL 0-2

Years

DEGREE REQUIRED

Bachelor's (Or Equivalent) Back to all water jobs