Environmental Engineering Trainee in , us

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Salary

$66,328.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45611-14510

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SWRO Wtrwy Wtlnds

Opening Date

03/25/2026

Closing Date

4/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14510

Position Number

50592577

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00354510

Bureau / Division

Southwest Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands

Worksite Address

400 Waterfront Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION

If you are passionate about the environment and want a career that helps protect the health and safety of both the people and nature in Pennsylvania, this job might be just what you need! We are thrilled to announce an opening for the Environmental Engineering Trainee position. If you are ready to take on new challenges and enjoy the rewards that come with this important role, we invite you to apply today and start a journey that will make a real difference in your community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will participate in a comprehensive year-long training program aimed at preparing you for the position of Environmental Engineering Specialist. You will gain the skills needed to conduct engineering reviews related to hydrology and hydraulics within the Permit Section of the Waterways and Wetlands Program. This will involve implementing statewide initiatives for Dam Safety, Waterways Management, and Floodplain Management, as required by the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act and the Floodplain Management Act, along with Erosion and Sediment Control under the Clean Streams Law.

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.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 $66,328 (before taxes).

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA requirements, follow the link and click on Guidelines.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will

not

be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .

Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a , please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of , , religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, , , or expression, , AIDS or HIV status, , or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test

once

for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

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