Environmental Engineering Specialist — Water Systems (Remote)

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

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