Environmental Engineering Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Bridgeville, PA seeks an Environmental Engineering Specialist to review environmental aspects of transportation projects and guide environmental decisions. You will work with skilled staff to ensure high environmental standards across construction and maintenance activities.

The role supports compliance with environmental laws, registers project impacts, and coordinates with agencies to protect natural resources.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in environmental engineering.
• Active Engineering Intern certificate or PE license or equivalent.
• Completion of Environmental Engineering Trainee program or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Permit Review: Review environmental permits and ensure alignment with standards.
• Project Evaluation: Assess construction impacts on land, water, ecology and communities.
• Site Inspections: Inspect projects for permit compliance and erosion controls.
• Agency Coordination: Collaborate with agencies to address environmental issues.
• Training Support: Provide environmental guidance to design, construction, and maintenance staff.
• Field Monitoring: Monitor activities to confirm environmental engineering practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering Intern certificate

Professional Engineer license

Graduate study substitution

Job description

Salary

$73,859.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59476-14520

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 1100

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14520

Position Number

00181631

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00081100

Bureau / Division

Engineering District 11-0

Worksite Address

45 Thoms Run Road

City

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15017

Contact

Name: Mark Young or Dina Salemi

Phone: Mark 412.429.4858 or Dina 412.429.2899

Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Position

Join the Department of Transportation as an Environmental Engineering Specialist and help keep important projects moving while protecting our environment! This role strengthens community safety by supporting well planned and responsible construction practices. You will work with skilled staff to solve problems and guide environmental decisions. Your efforts will help ensure that every project meets high environmental standards.

Description of Work

This position supports transportation projects by reviewing, monitoring, and guiding environmental engineering work throughout all stages of construction and maintenance. The role helps ensure that activities meet environmental laws, follow sound engineering practices, and protect natural resources. As a Environmental Engineering Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review: Review environmental permits and confirm alignment with engineering standards and regulations
• Project Evaluation: Assess construction impacts on landforms, water resources, ecological features, and community surroundings
• Site Inspections: Inspect projects for compliance with permits, erosion controls, stormwater systems, and mitigation requirements
• Agency Coordination: Work with resource agencies and project partners to address environmental issues and support project needs
• Training Support: Provide environmental training and guidance to design, construction, and maintenance staff
• Field Monitoring: Monitor construction and maintenance activities to confirm compliance with environmental engineering practices

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 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, per manager's discretion. 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 Bridgeville. 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

• Two years of professional experience in environmental engineering and possession of an active Engineering Intern certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• One year of professional experience in environmental engineering and possession of an active Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• Successful completion of the Environmental Engineering Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) program; or
• One year of professional experience in environmental engineering and a bachelor's degree in 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.

Special Requirements

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.