Environmental Engineering Trainee

Start a meaningful engineering career that helps protect the places people depend on! As an Environmental Engineering Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will support reviews and projects that keep waterways healthy. This role offers a full year of structured training that builds confidence and skill. It is a strong opportunity for someone eager to learn and ready to support environmental progress.

This position supports engineering tasks that contribute to clean water protection and environmental quality. The work combines technical reviews, data management, and hands on learning in a structured training program. As an Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will learn how to perform the following duties:

• Data Management: Enter and maintain accurate information in department systems to support decision making
• Permit Review: Assist with evaluating permit applications for completeness and technical accuracy
• Technical Analysis: Support calculations and reviews that help determine water quality requirements and permit limits
• Report Evaluation: Review technical reports and provide written input to support environmental compliance activities
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to documentation and teamwork efforts that improve program continuity and learning

• 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 Meadville. 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.

• One year of engineering experience and possession of an active Engineering Intern certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• A bachelor's degree in engineering.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

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