Environmental Engineering Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Engineering Specialist to support water quality protection, permit reviews, and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze data, evaluate permits, and coordinate with applicants, agencies, and staff; telework potential exists up to 3 days per week and standard hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Two years or one year of environmental engineering experience with specified credentials.
• Active Engineering Intern certificate or Professional Engineer license required or substitutable program completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; graduate study can substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Data Review: Analyze and update information in department systems to support accurate decisions
• Permit Analysis: Evaluate permit applications for technical accuracy and alignment with program requirements
• Technical Evaluation: Review reports and calculations to support water quality and regulatory compliance
• Communication Support: Coordinate with applicants, agencies, and staff to address questions and provide guidance
• Program Documentation: Maintain accurate records, manuals, and process information to support program continuity
• Environmental Guidance: Explain laws and requirements to local officials, consultants, and the public

Skills

Data Review

Permit Analysis

Technical Evaluation

Communication Support

Program Documentation

Environmental Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering Intern certificate (EI)

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Job description

Step into a career that strengthens the environment and serves the public! As an Environmental Engineering Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you help guide important reviews and decisions that support safe water systems. This work builds your technical skills while contributing to cleaner and healthier surroundings. It is a great path for someone who values service, science, and steady professional growth.

This position focuses on engineering duties that support water quality protection, permit reviews, and environmental compliance. The work involves analysis, communication, and collaboration with many partners. As a Environmental Engineering Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Review: Analyze and update information in department systems to support accurate decisions
• Permit Analysis: Evaluate permit applications for technical accuracy and alignment with program requirements
• Technical Evaluation: Review reports and calculations to support water quality and regulatory compliance
• Communication Support: Coordinate with applicants, agencies, and staff to address questions and provide guidance
• Program Documentation: Maintain accurate records, manuals, and process information to support program continuity
• Environmental Guidance: Explain laws and requirements to local officials, consultants, and the public

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.
• 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 Meadville. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 title) 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 Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

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.