SPFHS-2025-42 Environmental Engineer 2

Open to: Department-Wide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67, $98,503.27
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/19/2025
Existing Vacancies:

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
Office of Resource Development
275 Freehold-Englishtown Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726

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

Description
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.

Specific to the Position
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.

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

Requirements
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.

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.

Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid Benefit LeaveHoliday PayAlternative Workweek Program*Telework*PensionDeferred CompensationHealth Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life InsuranceFlexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)Commuter Tax Savings ProgramPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Tuition Reimbursement**Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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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

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".

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. 
 

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.

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.

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