WLM-Environmental Engineer Trainee

Open to: General Public
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P95) $66,894.99 (Non-Negotiable)
Opening Date: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: 1/8/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Engineering Program in a State department, institution, agency, or local government agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions; learns to review engineering plans; learns to gather data, and research and analyze information as it relates to the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations;

does other related duties as required.

The Bureau of Flood Hazard and Stormwater Engineering engineers regulate new construction and redevelopment through the implementation of the Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules and the Stormwater Management Rules. An engineer in the Bureau will review and process flood hazard area permit applications which may include hydrologic and or hydraulic calculations pertaining to floodplain delineations, stormwater management/green infrastructure, and bridge and culvert construction/reconstruction.

Job duties include reviewing engineering plans and reports and providing technical assistance to freshwater wetlands and coastal permit applications.

Ability to examine and analyze engineering designs, site plans, grading/drainage plans, and flood maps and to review and analyze engineering reports and environmental impact statements. Knowledge and ability to perform simple hydrologic and hydraulic engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems. Ability to read, interpret, and apply knowledge of laws and rules, regulations, and codes of the Department of Environmental Protection relative to the program areas after training.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio‑Resource, Biomedical, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural, or Mining Engineering, or other field of engineering related to the environment.

NOTE:

An Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification issued by the Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, may be substituted for the above education requirement. Applicants must submit proof of the EIT certification and the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam results. The area of discipline indicated on the FE exam results must be in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial & Systems, Mechanical, or other disciplines.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.