Environmental Engineering Trainee

About the Role

Start a meaningful engineering career that helps protect the places people depend on. As an Environmental Engineering Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will support reviews and projects that keep waterways healthy. This role offers a full year of structured training that builds confidence and skill.

Description of Work

This position supports engineering tasks that contribute to clean water protection and environmental quality. The work combines technical reviews, data management, and hands-on learning in a structured training program. As an Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will learn how to perform the following duties:

• Data Management: Enter and maintain accurate information in department systems to support decision making.
• Permit Review: Assist with evaluating permit applications for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Technical Analysis: Support calculations and reviews that help determine water quality requirements and permit limits.
• Report Evaluation: Review technical reports and provide written input to support environmental compliance activities.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to documentation and teamwork efforts that improve program continuity and learning.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. Requirements include a securely configured high-speed internet connection and working from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, option to report to the headquarters office in Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change.
• Salary: Selected candidates new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $67,658.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
• One year of engineering experience and possession of an active Engineering Intern certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Special Requirements: Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Other Requirements:
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Information to support your eligibility must be provided on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711. If contacted for an interview and accommodations are needed due to a disability, discuss with the interviewer in advance.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam. No additional exam is required.
• Your score is based on the detailed information provided on your application and in response to supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Provide complete and accurate information to avoid a lower score or disqualification.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.