Environmental Engineering Trainee — Telework Eligible

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Engineering Trainee to start a meaningful engineering career focused on protecting waterways. The role includes a full year of structured training, with hands-on learning and exposure to technical reviews, data management, and environmental progress.

You will support permit reviews, data entry, and calculations to determine water quality requirements and permit limits, while contributing to

Qualifications

• One year of engineering experience preferred.
• Active Engineering Intern certificate issued by the state board or within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or within three months of graduation

Responsibilities

• Data Management: Enter and maintain accurate information in department systems to support decision making
• Permit Review: Assist with evaluating permit applications for completeness and technical accuracy
• Technical Analysis: Support calculations and reviews that help determine water quality requirements and permit limits
• Report Evaluation: Review technical reports and provide written input to support environmental compliance activities
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to documentation and teamwork efforts that improve program continuity and learning

Skills

Data Management

Permit Review

Technical Analysis

Report Evaluation

Knowledge Sharing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Engineering Intern certificate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Engineering Trainee to start a meaningful engineering career focused on protecting waterways. The role includes a full year of structured training, with hands-on learning and exposure to technical reviews, data management, and environmental progress.

You will support permit reviews, data entry, and calculations to determine water quality requirements and permit limits, while contributing to