Civil Engineer - Mining Regulation & Safeguards

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Coal Center (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Civil Engineer (General) for the Department of Environmental Protection to review mining-related plans and ensure compliance with state regulations. You will perform regulatory reviews, engineering analyses, subsidence evaluation, and interagency coordination to protect communities and land.

The role includes site assessments, technical guidance, and collaboration with multiple disciplines to support safe underground coal mining and surface operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field as a minimum.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or equivalent required/acceptable.
• Four to five years civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty may substitute.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications for mining operations to ensure compliance with engineering standards and state regulations.
• Evaluate engineering designs (structural, hydraulic, environmental) and provide recommendations.
• Model subsidence impacts to protect structures, utilities, land, and streams.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to resolve design issues and meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field reviews to verify compliance and support reclamation and restoration efforts.
• Provide engineering guidance to staff, consultants, and other agencies.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Regulatory compliance

Interagency coordination

Site assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Civil Engineer Trainee program completion

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Civil Engineer (General) for the Department of Environmental Protection to review mining-related plans and ensure compliance with state regulations. You will perform regulatory reviews, engineering analyses, subsidence evaluation, and interagency coordination to protect communities and land.

The role includes site assessments, technical guidance, and collaboration with multiple disciplines to support safe underground coal mining and surface operations.