Environmental Engineer

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Engineer to support complex water infrastructure projects, including wastewater, drinking water, and stormwater efforts in the Bureau of Clean Water, Municipal Facilities Division. You will help implement programs, coordinate with agencies, and ensure data accuracy while supporting PENNVEST-funded initiatives.

Telework may be available, with travel to project sites required and a standard 8am-4pm

Qualifications

• Two years as Environmental Engineering Specialist or equivalent Commonwealth/Federal title.
• Four years of professional environmental engineering experience with a valid EIT certificate or PE licensure.
• Three years of professional environmental engineering experience with a PE license or 9 environmental engineering credits.
• Graduate study may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and non-point source projects.
• Assist with PENNVEST program work and BIL-funded project oversight.
• Offer technical guidance and training to applicants, staff, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate projects across regional and central offices and with external agencies.
• Maintain accurate project data and documentation of workflows and contacts.

Skills

Two years as Environmental Engineering

Four years of professional env eng exp

Three years with PE license

Bachelor's degree in environmental eng

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field with 9 credits in environmental engineering

Graduate study substituted for required experience (year-for-year)

Job description

$80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Luzerne County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-55676-14530

Department of Environmental Protection

EP Bur Cln Wtr Mun Fclts Div

08/12/2026

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

14530

50658090

AFSCME

B4

ST08

00353850

Bureau of Clean Water, Municipal Facilities Division

2 Public Square

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

18701

OA, CE DEP

[e-mail]

The Position

Would you like an exciting and rewarding career making a positive difference for others? Apply for this Environmental Engineer position with the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Clean Water, Municipal Facilities Division. Work guides water infrastructure improvement projects that increase the health and safety of Commonwealth residents, protect our environment, promote economic development, and improve water quality. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and promotional opportunities!

Description of Work

This position provides engineering support for complex wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and non-point source water management, design, and construction projects. Responsibilities also involve general program implementation and Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Program specific work, including assisting with oversight for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funded projects and ensuring technical assistance is accurate. As an Environmental Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Engineering Evaluations: Review engineering plans and studies, funding applications, and contract documents; inspect field sites
• Recommendation Development: Write engineering reports; provide technical solutions for project engineering issues related to design, construction, and financing; suggest policy and procedure solutions for programmatic and compliance issues
• Technical Guidance: Provide training and direction to applicants, staff, and stakeholders on program requirements, engineering practices, and project readiness
• Internal Project Coordination: Serve as a project manager and help regional and central office staff implement related responsibilities
• External Program Collaboration: Work with federal, other states, and local agencies to help develop and coordinate studies and surveys, implement methodologies and procedures, and effectively prioritize projects
• Knowledge Continuity: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of project data; ensure documentation of workflows, processes, contacts, references, and other critical information is accurate, up to date, and accessible

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.
• Travel to project sites will be required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, up to five 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 Wilkes-Barre. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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; or
• 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.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.