Water Quality Engineer - Remote Options & Public Impact

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Engineering Specialist to safeguard water resources from day one. The role focuses on wastewater permitting, environmental analysis, and enforcement to maintain water quality across the Commonwealth.

You will review applications, develop effluent limits, perform facility inspections, and communicate with stakeholders. Travel is required, and telework may be available part-time.

Qualifications

• Required knowledge of environmental engineering principles for water quality and permitting.
• Licenses and certificates demonstrate professional eligibility.
• Substitution options may apply for experience vs. degrees.

Responsibilities

• Review industrial wastewater applications and set discharge limits.
• Evaluate NPDES permit submissions for compliance.
• Conduct on-site facility inspections to verify permit adherence.
• Analyze wastewater treatment designs and recommend actions.
• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve permitting questions.
• Enter and maintain project data in electronic systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

Professional Engineer license

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Environmental Engineering Trainee program

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Engineering Specialist to safeguard water resources from day one. The role focuses on wastewater permitting, environmental analysis, and enforcement to maintain water quality across the Commonwealth.

You will review applications, develop effluent limits, perform facility inspections, and communicate with stakeholders. Travel is required, and telework may be available part-time.