Engineer Professional I (NMED #10114072)

$35.15 - $56.24 Hourly

$73,112 - $119,979 Annually

This position is a Pay Band EF

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Department Name: Ground Water Quality Bureau (GWQB)
Program Area: Superfund Oversight Section (SOS)

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/

As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.

Why does the job exist?

This technical staff position is responsible for performance of professional engineering oversight and management assistance of remedial actions at Superfund sites.

How does it get done?

- Review grant agreements, facility plans, technical documents, engineering and construction contracts, and interim and final construction inspections and requests for change orders for publicly funded remedial construction projects
- Assist the Bureau, Program Manager, and Team Leaders with special projects, rule-making, outreach, grant development, and grant management
- Perform field inspections and investigations of environmental contamination for evaluation through the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) to determine Superfund eligibility

Who are the customers?

- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment.
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies to include contractors, and environmental not for profit organizations.
- Internal staff

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- Considerable technical expertise in environmental assessment and remediation of hazardous waste contamination
- Evaluating groundwater hydrology, with pertinent or similar regulatory
- Project management skills capable of leading site investigation and cleanup
- Understanding Superfund sites and related work

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and four (4) years of engineering experience. Must be licensed by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.

Substitution Table

No substitutions. Must possess required licensure, certification or registration and required number of years of experience

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Must be certified by the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors (NMBLPEPS) as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily in an office setting, with extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal. Occasional travel is required. Field work up to 30% of the time with exposure to seasonal weather conditions and potential exposure to hazardous and/or radioactive waste.

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Agency Contact Information: Mark Garman (505) 660-8464. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.