SPFHS-Environmental Engineer ; Repost

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Englishtown, NJ

Full Time

State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites

Open to:
Statewide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27- $98,503.27
Opening Date: 12/23/2025
Closing Date: 1/06/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites Office of Resource Development 275 Freehold-Englishtown Road Englishtown, NJ 077

Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent NJ State employees, in a competitive title, who meet the requirements below.

Applicants who already filed for this posting need not reapply, as previously submitted resumes will be taken into consideration for this position.

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.

The Office of Resource Development (ORD) leads the capital development program for the State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites and Fish & Wildlife programs, supporting the implementation of tens of millions of dollars annually. The capital development program includes oversight of the planning, design and construction phases of a wide range of projects including facility renovations and new facility development through to construction, as well as responsiveness to health and life safety facility related needs, infrastructure renovations and development, historic restoration and natural resource stewardship projects.

The Environmental Engineer 2 candidate reports to the ORD Administrator or other ORD supervisor and will assist in the monitoring, planning, development and review of projects with specific application of Environmental Engineer 2 job specifications. The candidate will also make field visits; inspections; surveys; gather data; research and analyze information; and undertake other related work as required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Word & Excel. Ability to prepare technical and accurate engineering reports.

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.

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.

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…