Environmental Engineering Trainee

Posting number: CS-2026-53299-14510

Department: Department of Environmental Protection

Division: EP SERO Clean Wtr

Job classification: Environmental Engineering Trainee

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Engineering, Environmental Services

Summary

Start a role that builds confidence, purpose, and professional skills! As an Environmental Engineering Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will gain hands-on experience in water quality permitting and analysis. This role helps you grow your engineering abilities while supporting a mission that safeguards public health and natural resources. You will learn from experienced staff and contribute to the careful review of important environmental projects. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career protecting Pennsylvania waterways!

Examples of duties

This position supports permit reviews, technical evaluations, and environmental analysis that help ensure compliance with state and federal water quality laws. It provides structured training that prepares you to carry out the work of an Environmental Engineering Specialist. As an Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review: Learn how to evaluate permit applications and supporting documents to determine compliance with water quality laws
• Technical Analysis: Perform calculations and review engineering information to assess wastewater discharge impacts
• Field Inspection: Attend visits of facilities and project sites to observe conditions and support permit evaluations
• Report Preparation: Draft letters, summaries, and technical documents that support permitting decisions
• Data Management: Update electronic systems with accurate information related to permits and facility details
• Agency Coordination: Communicate with applicants, consultants, and regulatory partners to support the permitting process

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.
• Occasional overnight travel for training and statewide meetings.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment 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, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.; or
• 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For