Environmental Engineering Trainee
About The Position
As an Environmental Engineering Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will begin building the skills needed to support important water quality programs. This position provides training, guidance, and real-world experience in reviewing applications and supporting clean water initiatives. You will take part in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the responsibilities of an Environmental Engineering Specialist. Start your engineering career while helping protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources. This position supports the technical review of water quality applications, permit documents, and environmental evaluations that help protect waterways in the Commonwealth. By participating in our training program, you will be equipped to perform the duties of an Environmental Engineering Specialist.
Requirements
- One year of 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
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
Responsibilities
- Assist in evaluating PennVest, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, and Part II applications for completeness and compliance
- Support calculations, effluent limit development, and review of engineering reports
- Observe site inspections to learn how treatment facilities operate and meet permit requirements
- Work with staff, applicants, and partner agencies involved in the permitting process
Benefits
- Training program
- On-the-job training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
