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Civil Engineer Manager (Hydraulic)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Protection

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$82,621 - $117,497

per year

Closes

April 10, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to manage programs that protect waterways, wetlands, and construction sites from environmental harm through oversight and enforcement.

You'll coordinate projects, ensure compliance with state rules, and guide engineers in keeping communities safe.

It's ideal for an experienced civil engineer with leadership skills who wants to make a real impact on environmental protection in Pennsylvania.

Key Requirements

  • Four years of professional civil engineering experience, including three years in hydraulics or a related specialty
  • One year of experience directing the work of civil engineers
  • Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board
  • Valid driver's license
  • Possession of a REAL ID or passport
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including potential fieldwork

Full Job Description

Are you a skilled engineer looking to explore a new and exciting path in your career? The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is excited to invite an innovative Civil Engineer Manager (Hydraulic) to join the Waterways & Wetlands program at the Southcentral Regional Office. If you are eager to make a meaningful difference in your community while leading teams that ensure Pennsylvania remains safe and productive, we would love to hear from you!

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Requirements

In this role, you will oversee the performance of the Waterways, and Wetlands Section at the Southcentral Regional Office. This section is mainly tasked with coordinating and enforcing the Department's laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidance related to encroachment, and wetland protection programs. Additionally, you will also be responsible for managing the construction stormwater program, which requires project coordination as needed.

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 Harrisburg. 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate speciality and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

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.


Conditions of Employment:

  • This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.


Other Requirements:

  • You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
  • 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).

  • 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.

    Additional 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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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5280270