Environmental Engineer

Job Information

Class

Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER I - 13751

Location:

Springfield, IL, 62702
Agency:
Department of Public Health
Posting  53-26-0269 / 56380
Job Type: Salaried
Pay Range: $5,328 - $7,480 Monthly (effective 07/01/26)

Number of Vacancies : 1
Class Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking an Environmental Engineer I to independently perform detailed engineering surveys, review assessments, and assist in technical reviews, planning, and enforcement related to swimming pools, recreation areas, and bathing beaches. The Engineer will conduct non‑routine investigations in response to complaints, contamination, or illness.

• Receive formal training on evaluating complex engineering plans for swimming facilities and bathing beaches under the Program Manager.
• Prepare detailed technical reports of assessments, inspections, and investigations for supervisory review.
• Assist with review of licensure applications.
• Participate in conferences with regulated entities and the public to explain statutory requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Attend and complete mandatory knowledge‑based and practical training required by Office of Health Protection SOPs and program requirements.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Four (4) years college completion with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and coursework in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.

• ABET‑accredited engineering degree.
• Six (6) months of experience conducting detailed on‑site professional environmental engineering investigations and studies.
• Six (6) months of experience preparing detailed technical engineering reports on investigation findings and corrective action.
• Six (6) months of experience performing reviews of licensure applications.
• Six (6) months of experience in environmental field sampling equipment and chemical and bacteriological testing techniques.
• Six (6) months of experience responding to routine public inquiries regarding program regulations, requirements, and policies.
• Six (6) months of work experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
• Competitive group insurance including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre‑tax programs:
  Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• 10–25 days of paid vacation annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 paid sick days annually with carryover.
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro‑rated based on start date).
• 13–14 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.
• For more information, visit the State benefits portal.

Springfield, IL, 62702

Work hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified applicants with disabilities. Please submit required documentation through the designated portal when applying.