Environmental Engineering Trainee

Environmental Engineering Trainee

Start your career with purpose as an Environmental Engineering Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)! Within this role, you will learn essential engineering skills while supporting air quality monitoring efforts across the Commonwealth. You will learn how to assist in reviewing emissions data, observing performance tests, and contributing to the improvement of important monitoring systems. Apply today to join a team committed to protecting Pennsylvania's environment!

This position supports air quality programs by assisting with the review, monitoring, and evaluation of continuous emission monitoring systems. You will also help process emissions data and contribute to improvements of the state's data systems. As an Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will learn how to perform the following duties:

• Plan Review: Assist with reviewing monitoring plans and test protocols for emissions systems
• Test Observation: Observe performance tests at facilities and support evaluation of results
• Data Review: Examine emissions reports and analyze information submitted by facility operators
• System Support: Help develop and troubleshoot the online emissions data processing system
• Communication Tasks: Discuss monitoring plans, requirements, and data findings with company officials and the public
• Data Entry: Enter information into DEP systems while ensuring accurate and complete records

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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/credits.

Condition of Employment:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview…