Environmental Engineer

$73,995 - $100,636/Yr

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Environmental Engineer position within the Department of Environmental Protection in Pennsylvania offers a rewarding career focused on engineering tasks related to public water supply and water allocation. The role involves evaluating permit applications, conducting inspections, and providing technical guidance to community water systems, all while contributing to the community and advancing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate intricate permit applications related to water allocations and public water systems.
• Perform pre-operational inspections at public water facilities.
• Conduct assessments and provide technical rankings for community water system applications seeking financial support through the PENNVEST program.
• Offer guidance to owners and operators of public water systems regarding the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.

Requirements

• Four years of professional experience in environmental engineering and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board.
• Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or a related field with 9 credits in environmental engineering.
• Graduate study in environmental engineering may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a standard work schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Opportunity for part-time telework up to 3 days a week, provided a secure high-speed internet connection is available.