Environmental Engineering Specialist

About the role

Make a positive difference in Pennsylvania from day one! As an Environmental Engineering Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will help safeguard our natural resources. This position empowers you to apply technical knowledge to real challenges in water quality management and to protect communities across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate industrial wastewater discharge applications and determine appropriate discharge limitations based on water quality standards.
• Assess National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit submissions for new or existing discharges to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct on‑site inspections of treatment facilities to confirm adherence to issued permits.
• Analyze wastewater treatment facility designs and recommend actions for Water Quality Management Construction Permits.
• Meet with stakeholders to address questions and resolve issues related to permitting activities.
• Enter and maintain required information within electronic database systems.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in environmental engineering and a valid Engineer‑in‑Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board; or one year of professional experience and a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board; or successful completion of the Environmental Engineering Trainee training program; or one year of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering (or any engineering field with at least 9 credits in environmental engineering). Graduate study may substitute for required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Work Schedule

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Travel is required for site visits.

Telework

Part‑time telework is available up to three days per week, provided you have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location within Pennsylvania. Telework eligibility is subject to change.

Salary

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at a starting annual salary of $73,859.00 (before taxes).