Environmental Engineering Trainee

Overview

If you treasure the environment and want a career that will put you on the front lines of protecting Pennsylvania's most precious resources, this may be the position for you! As an Environmental Engineering Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will learn how to contribute efforts that keep drinking water systems safe and reliable. This role supports major public needs while helping you grow your technical and analytical skills.

Every day will bring you new opportunities to improve systems and support communities. Do not miss this exciting career opportunity to promote a cleaner, safer Commonwealth!

• Field Inspections: Conduct inspections for new or modified public water supplies to ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory standards
• Technical Reviews: Examine construction permits, engineering plans, and specifications for accuracy and alignment with program requirements
• Engineering Support: Provide consultation during field visits and assist in resolving issues during system operations or emergencies
• Program Representation: Participate in meetings and serve as a resource on engineering matters related to drinking water and allocation programs
• Data and Documentation: Enter information into required systems and prepare reports, letters, and recommendations for program decisions

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 3 days per week. To telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328.00 (before taxes)

• One year of experience in environmental engineering and possession of a valid Engineer‑in‑Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

• You must possess and maintain a REAL  passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment
• You must meet the PA residency requirement
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.