Assistant Plans Engineer (Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation))

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montgomery County, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position leads engineering staff and oversees the design and review of transportation projects to ensure all work meets established standards. You will guide project planning, coordinate design efforts, and provide technical expertise throughout each project phase. As an Assistant Plans Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Design Oversight: Review and approve project design submissions to ensure compliance with engineering standards and policies. Project Planning: Develop scopes, budgets, and schedules while guiding teams through project development from start to finish. Technical Leadership: Provide engineering expertise, recommend safety improvements, and certify plan quality through professional review. Team Management: Supervise project engineers and design staff by assigning work, coordinating activities, and supporting project completion. Stakeholder Coordination: Represent the Plans Unit at meetings and coordinate with internal units, municipalities, and consultants. Documentation Review: Conduct final plan reviews and ensure all construction and design documents are accurate and complete.

Requirements

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• For the Bridges and Transportation parentheticals, successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer License issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve project design submissions to ensure compliance with engineering standards and policies
• Develop scopes, budgets, and schedules while guiding teams through project development from start to finish
• Provide engineering expertise, recommend safety improvements, and certify plan quality through professional review
• Supervise project engineers and design staff by assigning work, coordinating activities, and supporting project completion
• Represent the Plans Unit at meetings and coordinate with internal units, municipalities, and consultants
• Conduct final plan reviews and ensure all construction and design documents are accurate and complete

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time
• Option to report to the headquarters office in King of Prussia if unable to telework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager