Environmental Engineer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Join the Department of Environmental Protection as an Environmental Engineer. This role gives you the chance to protect communities by helping review and improve important waste and environmental systems. You will work with technical teams, learn specialized skills, and support safe facility operations. Bring your dedication to a role that helps keep Pennsylvania’s environment healthy.
Requirements
- Two years as an Environmental Engineering Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
- Four years of professional 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
- Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
- Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering
- Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
- Must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
Responsibilities
- Examine permit applications for waste facilities and evaluate design, operation, and environmental compliance
- Interpret and apply state and federal laws related to solid waste, water quality, and facility permitting
- Visit operating, closing, or under-construction facilities to check compliance with approved plans and quality standards
- Develop review memos, technical deficiency letters, and final permit documents for applicants
- Enter and maintain information in DEP systems and verify accuracy using required tools
- Identify problems, recommend solutions, and coordinate reviews with other technical staff
Benefits
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
