Environmental Engineer Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Engineer Manager to direct air quality permitting programs and ensure regulatory standards are met across the region. You will lead engineering teams, review complex submissions, and provide technical guidance on compliance and enforcement.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication with applicants and communities, and the ability to navigate regulatory frameworks within a state environmental agency.

Qualifications

• Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer, or five years of professional engineering experience.
• PA- or other-state-licensed Professional Engineer required.
• PA non-commercial Class C driver's license required.
• REAL ID or passport required for position.

Responsibilities

• Direct engineering activities that support major air quality permitting programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership to staff reviewing complex submissions and apply air quality standards consistently.
• Review detailed engineering submissions and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
• Communicate permitting requirements to applicants and community members; support enforcement with technical advice.

Skills

Air quality

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Engineering judgment

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of environmental protection! The Environmental Engineer Manager position with the Department of Environmental Protection places you in charge of complex permit reviews and critical engineering decisions. You will support skilled staff and ensure that important air quality standards are met across the region. Apply today if you enjoy leading teams and solving meaningful challenges!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role directs the engineering activities that support major air quality permitting programs and ensures that regulatory requirements are met. It provides leadership to staff reviewing complex submissions and supports consistent application of air quality standards. As an Environmental Engineer Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Manage the implementation of air quality permit programs across the region
• Staff Guidance: Supervise engineering teams as they review applications and assess compliance
• Technical Evaluation: Review detailed engineering submissions and ensure alignment with regulatory standards
• Public Engagement: Communicate permitting requirements to applicants and community members
• Regulatory Actions: Support enforcement activities by providing technical advice and recommendations

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 may be required
• 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 Williamsport. 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 Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of professional engineering experience in environmental protection or in environmental project development, design or construction.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the applicable licensing body of another state.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• 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.

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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.