Weekend Environmental Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Salary: $80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Luzerne County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-55676-14530
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP Bur Cln Wtr Mun Fclts Div
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 14530
Position Number: 50658090
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00353850
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Clean Water, Municipal Facilities Division
Worksite Address: 2 Public Square
City: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18701
Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
Contact Email: RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Would you like an exciting and rewarding career making a positive difference for others? Apply for this Environmental Engineer position with the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Clean Water, Municipal Facilities Division. Work guides water infrastructure improvement projects that increase the health and safety of Commonwealth residents, protect our environment, promote economic development, and improve water quality. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and promotional opportunities!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides engineering support for complex wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and non-point source water management, design, and construction projects. Responsibilities also involve general program implementation and Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Program specific work, including assisting with oversight for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funded projects and ensuring technical assistance is accurate. As an Environmental Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Engineering Evaluations: Review engineering plans and studies, funding applications, and contract documents; inspect field sites
• Recommendation Development: Write engineering reports; provide technical solutions for project engineering issues related to design, construction, and financing; suggest policy and procedure solutions for programmatic and compliance issues
• Technical Guidance: Provide training and direction to applicants, staff, and stakeholders on program requirements, engineering practices, and project readiness
• Internal Project Coordination: Serve as a project manager and help regional and central office staff implement related responsibilities
• External Program Collaboration: Work with federal, other states, and local agencies to help develop and coordinate studies and surveys, implement methodologies and procedures, and effectively prioritize projects
• Knowledge Continuity: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of project data; ensure documentation of workflows, processes, contacts, references, and other critical information is accurate, up to date, and accessible

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.
• Travel to project sites will be required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, up to five 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 Wilkes-Barre. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as an Environmental Engineering Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four 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; or
• Three years 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.
• Three years 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; or
• Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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.
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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Engineering Specialist for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much full-time professional environmental engineering experience do you possess?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Have you successfully completed at least nine semester credits of college coursework in environmental engineering?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes
• No

09
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list your Professional Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a valid Professional Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the applicable licensing body of another state and its expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.