Environmental Engineering Trainee

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a diligent professional with a dedication towards protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and environment. If you are interested in embarking upon a rewarding career within the Commonwealth as an Environmental Engineering Trainee, apply today to become a part of our dynamic team!

As an Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of an Environmental Engineer. You will learn how to conduct engineering reviews in the field of hydrology and hydraulics in the Permit Section of the Waterways and Wetlands Program for implementation of the statewide programs for Dam Safety and Waterways Management and Floodplain Management mandated by the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act (Act 325, as amended) and the Floodplain Management Act (Act 166) and Erosion and Sediment Control under the Clean Streams Law. Technical permit application reviews, as required by the Dams Safety and Encroachments Act, entail conducting detailed review, analysis, and preparation of an engineering recommendation on applications for permits submitted by individuals, corporations, and municipal agencies, as well as state and federal agencies.

Other specific duties include the review of hydrological and hydraulic computations, design and installation of channels of conveyance and best management practices (BMPs), stormwater management facilities, stabilization measures, construction techniques, materials specifications, soils, and agronomic considerations. You will also participate in preconstruction conferences and perform inspections of earthmoving activities and post construction BMPs individually or with the Conservation District.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel is required.
• 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 Pittsburgh.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,861.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering; or
• 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid 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.
• 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.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.