Assistant Environmental Engineer - Augusta

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Opening Date:
September 18, 2026

Closing Date:
End of the day October 02, 2026

Location:

Augusta

Position Number:

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 6320

Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $53,539.20 - $74,713.60 Per Year* *(This includes a 13.5% Salary Adjustment)

This entry-level environmental engineering position in the Licensing and Compliance Division of the Bureau of Air Quality is responsible for reviewing and processing air emission license applications for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities throughout the state in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations; conducting compliance assistance activities; writing, reviewing, and analyzing technical reports; and participating in rule making activities, as assigned.

The position interfaces with facilities and their consultants, staff from the Bureau of Air Quality and from other bureaus in the Department, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the public, and other interested parties.

• Engineering calculations of air emission rates and limits and associated with combustion and manufacturing or related activities
• Evaluation of proposed pollution control methods for emission units and processes
• Entering and maintaining relevant data within databases
• Site visits to licensed sources
• Researching, drafting, and reviewing air rules
• Other related tasks

For more information specific to the position, please contact Jane Gilbert at  or jane.gilbert

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; or a related Engineering field.
• Related experience may be substituted for education.
• An example of a related engineering field would be Bioengineering.

(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class):
For non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates:
Certification of Engineer-in-Training as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

• Knowledge/experience in combustion and air pollution control technology and air quality laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing, Business English, grammar, and spelling, necessary to organize and effectively present ideas to the intended audience.
• Accomplished in using computers (e.g., Microsoft office products, databases, data reporting tools, and other software) and related equipment.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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…