Environmental Engineering Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Environmental Engineering Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection to review drinking water system applications for regulatory compliance and proper planning, design, and operation under Safe Drinking Water regulations.

The role provides training in engineering analysis, regulatory review, and environmental protection, and involves coordination with DEP programs, technical guidance to staff, and occasional field inspections across

Qualifications

• Requires degree in engineering with professional credentials or equivalent.
• Experience with environmental engineering and regulatory review.
• Ability to evaluate treatment processes and design documentation for compliance.
• Strong communication skills for technical letters and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Review public water system applications for regulatory compliance.
• Assess treatment processes and system components for new/modified facilities.
• Prepare technical letters, deficiency notices, and review summaries.
• Assist with field inspections to verify construction and permit compliance.
• Provide guidance to staff, operators, and consultants on water system requirements.
• Coordinate with other agencies and DEP programs to ensure complete reviews.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Engineering analysis

Technical guidance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Engineering Intern certificate

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you ready to begin a career that strengthens public health and protects natural resources? As an Environmental Engineering Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will participate in the review of technical plans in support of clean, reliable drinking water. You will gain valuable experience in engineering design, regulatory compliance, and environmental problem-solving. Apply today become part of an agency committed to safeguarding Pennsylvania’s environment!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists with reviewing public water system applications to ensure proper planning, design, and operation in alignment with Safe Drinking Water regulations. It provides training and technical experience in engineering analysis, regulatory review, and environmental protection. As an Environmental Engineering Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review: Evaluate public water system applications, engineering reports, and design documentation for regulatory compliance
• Technical Evaluation: Assess treatment processes, system components, and engineering standards for new or modified facilities
• Letter Preparation: Prepare technical letters, deficiency notices, and review summaries referencing applicable regulations
• Inspection Participation: Assist with field inspections to verify construction, system performance, and permit compliance
• Technical Guidance: Provide consultation to staff, operators, and consultants on water system requirements and treatment techniques
• Program Coordination: Support coordination with other agencies and DEP programs to ensure complete and accurate permit reviews

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.
• Infrequent travel within Pennsylvania, most often not requiring overnight stay.
• 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 Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview .
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $73,859.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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 an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements

• 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.

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.