Environmental Engineering Trainee

Salary $67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-56253-14510 Department Department of Environmental Protection Division EP SCRO Clean Wtr Opening Date 08/12/2026 Closing Date 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 14510 Position Number 00070583 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00354360 Bureau / Division Southcentral Regional Office, Clean Water Worksite Address 909 Elmerton Avenue City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name Alison Zener Contact Email THE POSITION Join the Department of Environmental Protection as an Environmental Engineering Trainee and take the first step toward a rewarding career in clean water protection. This role offers hands-on learning guided by experienced engineers who are committed to your growth. You will build real world skills while supporting efforts that protect community waterways. Bring your enthusiasm and interest in environmental work to a team that values dedication and public service. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports engineering reviews and permit evaluations that help protect water quality and ensure compliance with environmental laws. The role provides training and guidance to help you learn essential permitting, analysis, and inspection tasks. As an Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will perform the following duties: Permit Support: Assist with reviewing permit applications and evaluating facility performance System Review: Help examine wastewater and industrial treatment systems for completeness and proper operation Field Activities: Participate in surveys and inspections to observe facility conditions and gather information Water Modeling: Learn to analyze stream data and run water quality simulations under supervision Data Entry: Maintain accurate information in tracking systems and electronic databases Technical Communication: Work with applicants and officials to address questions and gather needed details 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 Harrisburg. 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 (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 Pennsylvania driver's license. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency 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 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 disability, 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 inclusion 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 race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, 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.