Environmental Engineer

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Clean Water, supports water infrastructure improvements that protect public health, the environment, and water quality. The Environmental Engineer provides engineering support for complex wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and non-point source projects, including evaluations, technical reporting, stakeholder guidance, project coordination, inspections, and program implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering Evaluations: Review engineering plans and studies, funding applications, and contract documents; inspect field sites
• **Recommendation Development:**Write engineering reports; provide technical solutions for project engineering issues related to design, construction, and financing; suggest policy and procedure solutions for programmatic and compliance issues
• Technical Guidance: Provide training and direction to applicants, staff, and stakeholders on program requirements, engineering practices, and project readiness
• Internal Project Coordination: Serve as a project manager and help regional and central office staff implement related responsibilities
• External Program Collaboration: Work with federal, other states, and local agencies to help develop and coordinate studies and surveys, implement methodologies and procedures, and effectively prioritize projects
• Knowledge Continuity: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of project data; ensure documentation of workflows, processes, contacts, references, and other critical information is accurate, up to date, and accessible

Requirements:

• Two years as an Environmental Engineering Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional 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
• Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
• Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering; or
• Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• This position requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license
• You must be able to perform essential job functions