Civil Engineer Trainee

THE POSITION

Are you looking to jump start your career in engineering? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates who are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and environment!

Consider joining us here in the Commonwealth as a Civil Engineer Trainee, apply today!

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Civil Engineer (General). You will perform journey-level engineering work in the field of environmental engineering as required for implementing the Oil and Gas Act, the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, the Clean Streams Law, and the Solid Waste Management Act as well as all associated regulations.
 

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 Meadville, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328 (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 civil engineering experience and 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 civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment: 

• This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:
 

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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. 

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 towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.