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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Environmental Engineering Trainee

Crawford County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$66K/yr - $79K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Department of Environmental Protection as an Environmental Engineering Trainee. This role involves journey-level engineering work in erosion and sediment control, hydrology, and hydraulics, contributing to various environmental management programs and compliance with state laws.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviews permit applications and other authorizations associated with industrial wastewater discharges into waters of the Commonwealth

Performs mathematical and engineering calculations associated with potential and actual water pollution to verify data is accurate

Reviews treatment system design plans to assure completeness, adequacy of design, accuracy of calculations, mechanics of operation, and compliance with state and federal requirements

Identifies technical deficiencies and recommends additional measures where applicable

Conduct facility and project inspections to determine compliance with engineering design plans and specifications, permit requirements, and applicable rules, regulations, and statutes

Provide technical assistance to applicants, consultants, staff, and the public regarding environmental rules and regulations, and the policies and application requirements for the Department of Environmental Protection's Clean Water Program and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits

Corresponds in writing with other staff, the regulated community, and the public on matters related to environmental assessments, public notices, environmental compliance requirements, and construction plans/specifications for wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment projects

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringHydrologyErosion ControlEngineer-in-Training CertificateCompliance InspectionTechnical WritingCommunication Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering; or

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

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits

This position requires possession of a valid Non-commercial Class C Driver's License

You must meet the PA residency requirement

You must be able to perform essential job functions