Civil Engineer (General)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coal Center (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, is seeking a Civil Engineer (General) in Coal Center, PA to review mining plans, evaluate engineering designs, and help ensure compliance with state laws. This role emphasizes safety, environmental protection, and informed decision-making across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities include permit reviews, technical analysis of drainage and reclamation designs, subsidence evaluation, and coordination with inspectors.

Qualifications

• Five years of civil engineering experience with an Engineer-in-Training certificate.
• Civil Engineer Trainee program completion or equivalent Federal title.
• Four years of civil engineering experience with an engineer-in-training certificate and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology.
• One year of civil engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Permit review of mining applications for compliance with laws and engineering standards
• Evaluate technical designs including drainage, stability, and reclamation reports
• Review subsidence control plans to prevent structural damage
• Coordinate with inspectors and partner agencies during site reviews
• Provide engineering guidance to staff, consultants, and other agencies
• Prepare decisions and recommendations based on engineering judgment

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Field coordination

Education

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology

Civil Engineer Trainee training program

Job description

Salary

$73,859.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Washington County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59807-1112G

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP DMO California Dstr Mng Off

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1112G

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00355350

Bureau / Division

California District Mining Office

Worksite Address

25 Technology Drive

City

Coal Center, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15423

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Take on engineering challenges that help support safe mining operations and protect the environment! As a Civil Engineer (General) with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will review mining plans, assess potential impacts, and help ensure compliance with state laws. Your decisions will help keep communities safe while also supporting responsible resource use. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed analysis and meaningful results.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on reviewing mining applications and engineering plans to ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations. You will evaluate designs, analyze impacts, and help make decisions that support public safety and environmental protection. As a Civil Engineer (General), you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review: Evaluate mining permit applications for compliance with laws and engineering standards
• Engineering Analysis: Assess technical plans including drainage systems, stability reports, and reclamation designs
• Subsidence Evaluation: Review subsidence control plans and analyze measures used to prevent structural damage
• Field Coordination: Participate in site reviews and collaborate with inspectors and partner agencies
• Technical Guidance: Provide engineering support to staff, consultants, and other agencies when issues arise
• Project Recommendations: Prepare decisions and recommendations based on engineering judgment and regulatory requirements

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 Coal Center. 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 $73,859.00 (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:

• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an engineer-in-training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Special Requirement:

• 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.