Civil Engineer Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Civil Engineer Trainee to support the Department of Environmental Protection’s mission to protect natural resources. You will apply engineering skills to projects that keep waterways and landscapes safe while growing technical abilities with agency experts.

Join us as a Civil Engineer Trainee, with a one-year formal and on-the-job training program and the potential for telework up to three days per week.

Qualifications

• One year civil engineering experience and a valid EIT certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• eligible within three months of graduating for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Permit Reviews: evaluate oil and gas applications for regulatory compliance.
• Engineering Analysis: assess hydraulic/hydrologic designs for structures.
• Field Inspections: inspect dams/impoundments and document findings.
• Technical Guidance: interpret rules for applicants and consultants.
• Data Management: enter information into electronic records systems.
• Collaboration: coordinate with federal/state agencies and applicants.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Engineer-in-Training

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-59543-11119). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 2, 2026 TO OCTOBER 18, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. The Civil Engineer Trainee role with the Department of Environmental Protection offers an exciting chance to support the protection of Pennsylvania's natural resources. This position allows you to apply engineering skills to projects that help keep waterways and landscapes safe. You will grow your technical abilities while working with experts across the agency.

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-59543-11119). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 2, 2026 TO OCTOBER 18, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. The Civil Engineer Trainee role with the Department of Environmental Protection offers an exciting chance to support the protection of Pennsylvania's natural resources. This position allows you to apply engineering skills to projects that help keep waterways and landscapes safe. You will grow your technical abilities while working with experts across the agency.

Consider joining us here in the Commonwealth as a Civil Engineer Trainee, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the Department of Environmental Protection by performing engineering reviews and fieldwork related to multiple environmental protection laws.

As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Reviews: Evaluate applications for oil and gas related activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws
• Engineering Analysis: Analyze hydraulic and hydrologic designs for structures and erosion control plans
• Field Inspections: Inspect dams, impoundments, and related construction sites and prepare written reports
• Technical Guidance: Provide interpretations of rules and regulations to applicants and consultants
• Data Management: Enter required information into electronic systems and prepare record of decision documents
• Collaboration: Coordinate project reviews with federal and state agencies and meet with applicants to resolve issues

The incumbent in this position will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Civil Engineer (General).

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, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,658.00 (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 civil engineering experience and 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 civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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).

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.

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.