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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 1 week ago

Environmental Engineering Specialist

Luzerne County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $69K/yr

1+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a motivated and passionate individual for the role of Environmental Engineering Specialist. This position involves applying engineering principles to address environmental challenges, specifically focusing on acid mine drainage treatment systems and project development for remediation projects.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Perform journey-level environmental engineering related work by applying engineering principles and practices to the new and existing acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment systems and watersheds across Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal fields

Prepare and review AMD reclamation projects

Assist with the selection of project consultants and meet with consultants to discuss the project

Assist in project development for new or renovation of existing AMD remediation projects including passive and active treatment systems

Provide technical support to staff

Assist in determining project eligibility

Help evaluate the environmental resources related to a proposed AMD project

Plan and conduct special studies as directed by senior management and prepare reports of findings and recommendations

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringEngineer-in-Training certificateProfessional Engineer licenseAcid Mine Drainage treatmentProject developmentTechnical supportReport preparationCommunication skills

Required

Two years of professional 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

One year of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Successful completion of the training program for Environmental Engineering Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)

One year of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering

Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Possession of a valid Class C driver's license that is not under suspension and is REAL ID compliant

You must be able to perform essential job functions