Senior Civil Engineer - Stormwater & Permitting Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Hileman Heights (PA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (General) to apply engineering expertise to statewide stormwater permitting and infrastructure protection. This role supports conservation districts and regional offices, ensuring compliant plans and improved environmental outcomes.

The position offers training and guidance duties, with a full-time schedule in Altoona, PA.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Training Development: Create training plans, build materials, and deliver instruction for conservation district staff
• Technical Guidance: Provide detailed answers to program questions from conservation districts, regional offices, regulated entities, and the public
• Plan Evaluation: Review erosion and sediment control and post construction stormwater management plans and offer recommendations
• Interagency Coordination: Work with delegated conservation districts to support consistent and accurate permit reviews
• Engineering Reviews: Analyze hydrologic and hydraulic computations, design specifications, and best management practices for compliance
• Program Support: Assist with outreach sessions, guidance development, data accuracy, and statewide program improvement

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (General) to apply engineering expertise to statewide stormwater permitting and infrastructure protection. This role supports conservation districts and regional offices, ensuring compliant plans and improved environmental outcomes.

The position offers training and guidance duties, with a full-time schedule in Altoona, PA.