Environmental Engineer Manager - Telework Eligible Permits

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Engineer Manager to lead the Permits Section, oversee engineering reviews, permit development, staff supervision, and compliance with environmental standards. You will review technical documents, set water quality requirements, and guide staff to ensure timely permit actions.

The role emphasizes public health protection, environmental stewardship, and statewide program administration, with options

Qualifications

• Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer, or five years of professional engineering experience in environmental protection or project development.
• Valid Professional Engineer license is required; PA license within six months for out-of-state PE holders.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications, engineering reports, and specifications to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and technical standards
• Supervise section employees, provide training, assign work, and evaluate completed tasks
• Develop effluent limits, assess water quality impacts, and determine whether proposed activities meet protective requirements
• Implement permit review procedures, follow established timeframes, track applications, and distribute workload effectively
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, consultants, citizens, and other agencies related to permit activities and water quality requirements
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic records while ensuring data integrity and proper use of tracking systems

Skills

Environmental engineering

Air quality engineering

Staff supervision

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Engineer Manager to lead the Permits Section, oversee engineering reviews, permit development, staff supervision, and compliance with environmental standards. You will review technical documents, set water quality requirements, and guide staff to ensure timely permit actions.

The role emphasizes public health protection, environmental stewardship, and statewide program administration, with options