Environmental Engineering Trainee
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will participate in one year of on the job training to support engineering work that strengthens public water systems and assists local communities. The work you will do will focus on technical reviews, fieldwork, and guidance for safe drinking water operations. As a Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
- 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
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.
- 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 Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- 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).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Other Requirements:
- You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or 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. 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.