Environmental Engineer I or Environmental Engineer II

Minimum Qualifications All applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license as travel is necessary to conduct meetings and site visits in various parts of the state.

Engineers are assigned to the Metropolitan / Eastern, Capital / Northern, or Western Project Unit and will typically handle projects within the regional area they are assigned to.

However, candidates must be willing to work in, and travel to, any part of New York State as their regional assignment may require shifting due to staffing, workload, or other considerations.

EE I

Minimum required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering and successful passage of Part 1 of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.

Three years of full-time wastewater related engineering experience can be substituted for the FE examination.

EE II

Environmental Engineer II candidates must possess a New York State Professional Engineer’s (PE) license and current registration;

and have a minimum of one year experience as a PE.

At the Corporation’s discretion, years of engineering experience, Professional licensure or certification (EIT / PE) and / or a master’s level degree in a related field may be considered when determining salary level.

Knowledge / Skills

Knowledge of methods, materials and terminology used in the planning, design and construction of water quality and wastewater collection and treatment systems;

including the ability to understand, interpret and analyze technical material, such as engineering reports, construction plans and specifications, contracts, technical reference materials and instructions is required.

Knowledge in the following areas is desired :

• Water quality and wastewater engineering, including familiarity with green stormwater practices
• Construction cost estimating and engineering economics
• Environmental permits and impact analysis
• Federal and State environmental regulations
• Energy efficiency and evaluation
• Pumps, motors, and drives

Skill in the following areas is required :

• Compiling and organizing data and information
• Management of multiple projects and strong ability to prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in a professional manner
• Computers and applicable software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with proficiency in navigating roles and responsibilities for scopes and contracts

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities

Work is primarily performed in an office setting, with prolonged periods of sitting and fine manipulation skills required for computer use.

Duties Description Position Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Unit Manager / Environmental Engineer III, the Environmental Engineer (EE) I or II is responsible for providing technical engineering support for the New York Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and other financial assistance programs.

Primary responsibilities include the review of recipient’s (municipalities) submissions by applying sound engineering principles for review and approval of water quality protection and wastewater treatment planning and design documents to ensure compliance with applicable New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) design standards, and applicable Federal and State regulations.

In addition, the EE I or II acts as the principal engineering project coordinator interacting with other internal divisions and government agencies, including but not limited to close coordination with DEC and the New York State Department of Health.

Essential Duties

Contact and establish working relationships with municipal officials and their engineers to determine need for, and interest in, assistance for water quality and water pollution control projects.

Based on information obtained from municipal representatives, present project priority and eligibility for CWSRF financial assistance, and participate and present to CWSRF scoring panel.

Review and make recommendations for approval or eligibility of engineering reports, plans, specifications, change orders, and other technical documents for the planning, design, and construction of CWSRF eligible water quality protection and wastewater treatment facilities and various point, non-point, and National Estuary projects.

Coordinate the review of these documents with other interested State and / or Federal agencies for conformance with DEC design and other applicable technical standards.

Manage multiple projects at various stages from concept through construction completion by providing appropriate technical and application assistance to municipal representatives.

Organize and participate in conferences with potential recipients of financial assistance to discuss program requirements and policies.

• Proactively maintain and update project database to ensure program requirements (permits, approvals, are met. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and other project documents in MS Word and Excel to monitor project status.
• Construction site visits are required throughout the State to monitor construction activities, including observing construction for compliance with the program requirements, securing appropriate programmatic documents, and performance of interim and final project site visits on large and complex projects.

Complete reports to record observations.

In addition to the above duties, EE IIs may serve as a mentor to other engineering staff (EE I) and will be assigned more complex projects and tasks, and with greater independence than EE I.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.