Environmental Engineer

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an Environmental Engineer for a part-time position (2-3 days/week) in Trenton, NJ. The role involves conducting environmental surveys, reviewing engineering plans, and assisting with flood hazard and stormwater management projects. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree or EIT certification. The hourly pay ranges from $25 to $30, with a maximum of 900 hours per fiscal year.
Open to: General Public

Work Week: 2–3 days per week (up to 900 hours max per fiscal year)

Hourly Rate: $25-30 per hour

Opening Date: 4/11/2025

Closing Date: 5/2/2025

Existing Vacancies: 2

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Watershed & Land Management

Watershed Protection & Restoration

Flood Hazard & Stormwater Engineering

501 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below:

Description

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.

Specific to the Position

As an hourly engineer in the Bureau of Flood Hazard and Stormwater Engineering, will learn how engineers help regulate new construction and redevelopment projects by applying the Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules and Stormwater Management Rules; will learn how to review and process flood hazard area permit applications, which may involve understanding hydrologic and hydraulic calculations related to floodplain mapping, stormwater management systems (including green infrastructure), and the construction or reconstruction of bridges and culverts; will familiarize with and gain experience in reviewing engineering plans and technical reports; will assist in providing technical support for permit applications related to freshwater wetlands and coastal areas.

Preferred Skill Set

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

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”.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

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/

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. NOTE: 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.

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.