Mining Engineer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Washington County, PA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Department of Environmental Protection as a Mining Engineer and help guide important decisions about underground mining! Your work will support public safety and environmental protection across the Commonwealth. This role provides a rewarding way to apply engineering skills to real world challenges. Apply today and build a meaningful career in public service! This position supports the review of mining activities to protect the public and the environment. As a Mining Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Permit Review: Review permit applications and draft Records of Decision for underground coal extraction Subsidence Analysis: Assess mining permits and proposals to identify subsidence risks and recommend protective measures Regulatory Evaluation: Identify regulatory concerns related to mining impacts and propose solutions Impact Monitoring: Monitor mine maps and evaluate mining progress to ensure compliance with laws and permits Technical Coordination: Work with specialized professionals to evaluate effects of mining on structures and natural features.

Requirements

• Two years as a Mining Engineering Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Three years of professional experience in mining engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• Four years of professional experience in mining 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 mining engineering experience, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
• Graduate study in mining engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and draft Records of Decision for underground coal extraction
• Assess mining permits and proposals to identify subsidence risks and recommend protective measures
• Identify regulatory concerns related to mining impacts and propose solutions
• Monitor mine maps and evaluate mining progress to ensure compliance with laws and permits
• Work with specialized professionals to evaluate effects of mining on structures and natural features

What This Job Offers

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