Environmental Engineering Trainee

About the role

This role supports permit reviews, technical evaluations, and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with state and federal water quality laws.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Work schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Occasional overnight travel for training and statewide meetings
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home part-time, up to 3 days per week
• Salary: Starting annual salary of $67,658.00 (before taxes)

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch

Pay

• Starting annual salary of $67,658.00 (before taxes)