Civil Engineer Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Crawford County, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Engineer Trainee role with the Department of Environmental Protection offers an exciting chance to support the protection of Pennsylvania's natural resources. This position allows you to apply engineering skills to projects that help keep waterways and landscapes safe. You will grow your technical abilities while working with experts across the agency. Consider joining us here in the Commonwealth as a Civil Engineer Trainee, apply today! This position supports the Department of Environmental Protection by performing engineering reviews and fieldwork related to multiple environmental protection laws. The incumbent in this position will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Civil Engineer (General).

Requirements

• One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications for oil and gas related activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws
• Analyze hydraulic and hydrologic designs for structures and erosion control plans
• Inspect dams, impoundments, and related construction sites and prepare written reports
• Provide interpretations of rules and regulations to applicants and consultants
• Enter required information into electronic systems and prepare record of decision documents
• Coordinate project reviews with federal and state agencies and meet with applicants to resolve issues

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level