Environmental Engineering Trainee

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days/week

Travel for site visits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Environmental Engineer Trainee to support wastewater discharge reviews, permit evaluation, and facility assessments. You will work 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, travel for site visits, and may telework up to 3 days per week from Pennsylvania locations while maintaining a PA residency.

Starting salary is $67,658 per year for new hires, with a path to develop expertise in water quality standards and permit processes under the Department of Environmental Protection.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in environmental engineering or near graduation with qualifying credits.
• Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by PA Registration Board or acceptable
• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or engineering with 9 env credits, within 3 months of graduation

Responsibilities

• Review applications for industrial wastewater discharges and establish limitations per state standards.
• Assess permit applications for new/existing wastewater discharges for compliance.
• Examine wastewater treatment facility designs and recommend actions for Water Quality Management permits.
• Conduct field inspections to verify construction matches permit plans.
• Engage with citizens/industry groups to address permit-related concerns

Skills

Environmental engineering experience

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or engineering with 9 environmental credits

Job description

Kick off a career that helps protect the natural world! As an Environmental Engineer Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will step into a learning experience that supports both your development and the health of our communities. This role introduces you to important work that helps safeguard water quality across the Commonwealth. You will be part of a team that values clear thinking, steady progress, and public trust. Apply today and set the foundation for a future in environmental engineering and responsible stewardship!

This role supports the review of industrial wastewater discharges, helps evaluate treatment facility design, and assists with the development of permit materials that uphold water quality standards. As an Environmental Engineer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review: Review applications for industrial wastewater discharges and establish limitations based on state water quality standards
• Application Evaluation: Assess permit applications for new and existing wastewater discharges to verify compliance with federal and state requirements
• Facility Assessment: Examine wastewater treatment facility designs and recommend actions for Water Quality Management Construction Permits
• Field Inspection: Conduct inspections to confirm facility construction matches approved permit plans
• Issue Resolution: Meet with citizens and industry groups to address concerns and provide guidance on permit related matters

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.
• Travel required for site visits
• 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 Pittsburgh. 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 $67,658.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• One year of experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Conditions of Employment:

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

• 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.