Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS
Environmental Conservation, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 21, 2026
- Salary
- Starting salary at Assistant Engineer (SG-20) is $84,532 (comprised of $77,532 base plus $7,000 geographic differential); salary range from $69,964 to $105,354 annually
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Summary
The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee position supports the Department of Environmental Conservation's Bureau of Water Compliance in implementing water quality permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities statewide. The role involves coordinating Combined Sewer Overflow and Sanitary Sewer Overflow programs, developing SPDES permits for municipalities, conducting water quality evaluations, and assisting with enforcement cases under the Clean Water Act. Based in Albany, the position is full-time with 37.5 hours per week and includes up to 50% telecommuting.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology (Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, Water Resources, or related field)
- Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination
- One year of full-time qualifying experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering
- Valid driver's license or ability to meet transportation needs of the position
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical writing skills
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