Entry Level Assistant Environmental Engineer Jobs
New grad assistant environmental engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a relevant project portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like Auburn University, Penn State University, and University of Minnesota hiring at this level now.
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Duties Description
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, position assigned to the Administrative Support Services Group (ASSG), Bureau of Capital Operations. ASSG supervises and manages OMH’s capital planning and construction program, and provides direct technical assistance for physical plant operations and maintenance. The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will work under the direct supervision of the Professional Engineer 2 and will interact with all capital operations staff. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the comprehensive oversight of environmental compliance programs for OMH. Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will provide technical direction to consultant resources and provide environmental engineering guidance and direction to facilities planners, facility plant superintendents, and facility administrators on environmental issues impacting OMH facilities and the capital projects completed at these facilities. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Apply environmental engineering knowledge and offer technical assistance and oversight to ensure contracts, projects, and construction planning comply with environmental engineering standards.
- Provide support to OMH facilities planners on environmental issues related to capital improvements at OMH facilities. Review all capital construction project documents for accuracy and adherence to developed program objectives.
- Assist with all facets of OMH environmental compliance and project management as well as resolve daily environmental issues that require immediate attention.
- Assisting with the Joint Commission accreditation process
- Provide technical oversight and direction to environmental engineering consultants performing environmental services related to ensuring compliance with Federal and New York State Environmental Laws and Regulations.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental permit requirements, asbestos testing and abatement, proper handling of hazardous waste, cooling tower water quality testing and maintenance, proper cleanup of petroleum spills, water quality assessments, and indoor quality assessments.
- Statewide travel to all Psychiatric Center locations will be required for this position
Minimum Qualifications
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER THE NY HELPS PROGRAM TO ASSISTANT ENGINEER (Environmental), GRADE 20: Either 1: proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below.* Or 2. proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam AND One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
Qualifying Degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY TO ASSISTANT ENGINEER (Environmental), GRADE 20: Candidates must have permanent status as an Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to the Assistant Engineer (Environmental) title by having at least one year of permanent service in another Assistant Engineer parenthetic.*
Under the New York State Education Department guidelines, all professional engineers must practice only in their area(s) of competency or they may be subject to disciplinary action.
Additional Comments
The Administrative Support Services Group is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Covered parking is available for $60/year. Posted salary includes a $7,000 Geographical Differential. Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.
OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Duties Description
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, position assigned to the Administrative Support Services Group (ASSG), Bureau of Capital Operations. ASSG supervises and manages OMH’s capital planning and construction program, and provides direct technical assistance for physical plant operations and maintenance. The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will work under the direct supervision of the Professional Engineer 2 and will interact with all capital operations staff. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the comprehensive oversight of environmental compliance programs for OMH. Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will provide technical direction to consultant resources and provide environmental engineering guidance and direction to facilities planners, facility plant superintendents, and facility administrators on environmental issues impacting OMH facilities and the capital projects completed at these facilities. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Apply environmental engineering knowledge and offer technical assistance and oversight to ensure contracts, projects, and construction planning comply with environmental engineering standards.
- Provide support to OMH facilities planners on environmental issues related to capital improvements at OMH facilities. Review all capital construction project documents for accuracy and adherence to developed program objectives.
- Assist with all facets of OMH environmental compliance and project management as well as resolve daily environmental issues that require immediate attention.
- Assisting with the Joint Commission accreditation process
- Provide technical oversight and direction to environmental engineering consultants performing environmental services related to ensuring compliance with Federal and New York State Environmental Laws and Regulations.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental permit requirements, asbestos testing and abatement, proper handling of hazardous waste, cooling tower water quality testing and maintenance, proper cleanup of petroleum spills, water quality assessments, and indoor quality assessments.
- Statewide travel to all Psychiatric Center locations will be required for this position
Minimum Qualifications
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER THE NY HELPS PROGRAM TO ASSISTANT ENGINEER (Environmental), GRADE 20: Either 1: proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below.* Or 2. proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam AND One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
Qualifying Degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY TO ASSISTANT ENGINEER (Environmental), GRADE 20: Candidates must have permanent status as an Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to the Assistant Engineer (Environmental) title by having at least one year of permanent service in another Assistant Engineer parenthetic.*
Under the New York State Education Department guidelines, all professional engineers must practice only in their area(s) of competency or they may be subject to disciplinary action.
Additional Comments
The Administrative Support Services Group is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Covered parking is available for $60/year. Posted salary includes a $7,000 Geographical Differential. Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.
OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Entry Level Assistant Environmental Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant environmental engineer job?
Start by targeting roles that explicitly list zero to two years of experience or welcome new graduates. Internship experience, senior capstone projects, and familiarity with environmental regulations or field sampling methods give candidates a clear edge at this stage. Tailoring your resume to each posting and highlighting relevant coursework, software tools like AutoCAD or GIS, and any lab or field work strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire entry level assistant environmental engineers?
Companies hiring entry level assistant environmental engineers right now include Auburn University, Penn State University, and University of Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of environmental consulting firms, civil engineering practices, government contractors, and industrial companies with active environmental compliance programs.
Are there remote entry level assistant environmental engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field involve some on-site or field work. About 0% of entry level assistant environmental engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote tasks typically covering report writing, data analysis, and regulatory research rather than hands-on field collection.
Are these new grad assistant environmental engineer jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with limited professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, mentions internships or academic projects as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates with a bachelor's degree and no full-time history in the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant environmental engineers?
Entry Level assistant environmental engineer roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they face ongoing regulatory requirements around site remediation, stormwater management, air quality, and environmental compliance reporting.