Mining Engineer

Salary: $75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location : Washington County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Department of Environmental Protection

Division: EP DMO California Dstr Mng Off

Opening Date: 05/21/2026

Closing Date: 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 13620

Position Number: 00057501

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: B4

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00355350

Bureau / Division: California District Mining Office

Worksite Address: 25 Technology Drive

City: Coal Center, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15423

Contact Name: Rob Konowitch

Contact Email: ra-depjobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION

As a Mining Engineer with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will apply engineering expertise to ensure mining activities follow state and federal laws. You will review proposals, assess subsidence risks, and work with professionals to protect structures, streams, and public safety. This position is well suited for someone who values accuracy, environmental stewardship, and meaningful work. Apply today to step into a role where your decisions help safeguard Pennsylvania communities!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the review and evaluation of underground mining proposals to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. You will assess engineering plans, identify risks, and coordinate with mining professionals and internal staff. As a Mining Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review: Evaluate mining permit applications, draft deficiency letters, and recommend solutions to regulatory issues
• Subsidence Analysis: Analyze underground mining plans to assess subsidence risks and determine impacts on structures and environmental features
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure mining proposals meet requirements of state and federal laws, including protection of streams, utilities, and buildings
• Data Evaluation: Review certified mine maps, monitor mining progress, and document violations for enforcement when needed
• Technical Coordination: Work with hydrogeologists, engineers, and safety specialists to evaluate mining impacts and protect sensitive features

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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 Coal Center. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,658.00 (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:

• Two years as a Mining 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 mining 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 mining engineering experience, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• Three years of professional experience in mining engineering, and a bachelor's degree in mining engineering.
• Graduate study in mining engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

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.
• 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 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.

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.

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Condition of Employment - Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania 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

Condition of Employment - Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please include your license number and expiration date in the text box below. If you claimed No, type N/A in the text box below.

05

You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

06

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Mining Engineering Specialist for 2 or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

07

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.

08

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in mining engineering?

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

09

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.

10

Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree in mining 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 "Yes" to 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

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How much graduate education have you completed in mining 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 eligibilit