Environmental Engineer Consultant

Salary$82,621.00 - $117,497.00 AnnuallyLocationMulti-County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-49497-14535DepartmentDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDivisionEP Bur Cln Wtr NPDES Prmtng DiOpening Date05/20/2026Closing Date6/2/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob Code14535Position Number00118289UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitB3Pay GroupST09Bureau / Division Code00353860Bureau / DivisionBureau of Clean Water, NPDES Permitting DivisionWorksite AddressSee work schedule and additional information section.Contact NameOA, CE DEPContact EmailRA-DEPJobs@pa.govprogram work. The role ensures that water quality standards and permitting requirements are applied correctly statewide. As an Environmental Engineer Consultant, you will perform the following duties:Technical Guidance: Provide expert engineering advice to DEP staff, management, public officials, and the regulated communityResearch Work: Study new technologies, conduct modeling, and recommend improvements for wastewater and stormwater managementProgram Support: Develop and maintain water quality models, guidance documents, and standard operating proceduresTraining Development: Create and deliver training on NPDES topics such as water quality modeling and stormwater practicesData Tools: Build spreadsheets and applications that apply engineering principles for water quality analysisCollaboration Efforts: Serve as a liaison with federal and state agencies and assist with complex permit reviewsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Occasional travel may be required for trainings.This position has been approved for flexible headquarters at the below locations:Northeast Regional Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701North Central Regional Office - 208 W. Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701Southwest Regional Office - 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Southeast Regional Office - 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401Rachel Carson State Office Building - 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101Reading District Office - 1005 Cross Roads Boulevard, Reading, PA 19605Altoona District Office - 3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602Telework: 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 approved headquarters location. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); orFive years of professional engineering experience in environmental protection or in environmental project development, design and/or construction.Special Requirement:This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.Condition of Employment:This position requires possession of a valid 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.