Environmental Engineer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 80,646 - 104,959; Full time

Job summary

Become an Environmental Engineer with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to support statewide water quality projects. You will work with communities, partners, and experts to ensure wastewater, drinking water, and stormwater systems are designed, built, and operated responsibly.

This position offers growth in engineering knowledge and impact on long-term environmental progress. Telework may be available; 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday in Meadville, PA.

Qualifications

• Two years as Environmental Engineering Specialist or equivalent Federal role.
• Four years of professional environmental engineering experience with EIT certification.
• Three years with PE license in PA or equivalent.
• Bachelor's in environmental engineering or related field with 9 credits in environmental engineering.
• Graduate study may substitute for experience year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate engineering plans, funding applications, feasibility studies, and contracts for wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and nonpoint source projects.
• Coordinate with PENNVEST partners, applicants, and staff on planning, funding, and compliance needs.
• Maintain accurate program records and ensure data quality across DEP systems.
• Provide guidance on federal requirements such as AIS and BABA; assist with policy development.
• Conduct site inspections, review change orders, and verify regulatory compliance.
• Participate in training, workgroups, and knowledge transfer activities for statewide program improvement.

Skills

Env Eng Specialist

Engineer-in-Training

Professional Engineer

Bachelor's in Env Eng

Graduate study substitution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Graduate studies in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Salary: $80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location: Crawford County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-54438-14530

Job Code: 14530

Position Number: 50658092

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: B4

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00353850

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Clean Water, Municipal Facilities Division

Worksite Address: 230 Chestnut Street

City: Meadville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16335

Contact Name: OA, CE DEP

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Become an Environmental Engineer with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and support projects that improve water quality statewide. You will work with communities, partners, and experts to ensure water systems are designed, built, and managed responsibly. This position offers the chance to grow your engineering knowledge while contributing to long term environmental progress. We encourage dedicated professionals who want to make a positive impact to apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports statewide water infrastructure efforts by reviewing engineering documents, coordinating project activities, and guiding communities through technical requirements. As an Environmental Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Review: Evaluate engineering plans, funding applications, feasibility studies, and contract documents for wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and non point source projects
• Program Coordination: Work with PENNVEST partners, applicants, and staff to support project planning, ranking, funding, and compliance needs
• Data Management: Maintain accurate program records and ensure entries meet quality standards across DEP electronic systems
• Technical Guidance: Provide direction on federal requirements such as AIS and BABA and assist with policy and procedure development
• Field Oversight: Conduct site inspections, review change orders, and confirm that projects meet technical and regulatory expectations
• Knowledge Sharing: Participate in training, workgroups, studies, and knowledge transfer activities that support statewide program improvement

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.
• This position requires travel within the region and to other counties when needed.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. 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 $80,646 (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

• Two years as an Environmental Engineering Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional 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
• Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.
• Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

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).

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.