Civil Engineer Consultant (General)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Would you take pride in knowing your engineering skills directly shape the facilities that keep an entire statewide transportation system moving? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Civil Engineer Consultant (General) and help advance facility projects that support safe and effective transportation services throughout the state. This position offers meaningful work that strengthens essential buildings and infrastructure. Here, you will apply your engineering expertise to projects focused on improving overall operations and public safety. If you want to support transportation services that benefit communities across the Commonwealth, we invite you to apply today! This position supports PennDOT by providing engineering expertise for facility design, maintenance, construction and upgrades across the state. As a Civil Engineer Consultant, you will perform the following duties: Design Oversight: Review contractor and architect plans to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and schedules Facility Inspections: Evaluate repairs, renovations, and structural work performed at PennDOT facilities Technical Support: Provide engineering guidance on new buildings, upgrades, and specialized systems such as water and sewer facilities Project Coordination: Work with managers, engineers, and municipalities on design approvals, planning, and construction activities Cost Analysis: Prepare detailed estimates using industry cost data to support budgeting and project planning Regulatory Compliance: Interpret construction codes, hazardous material regulations, and safety standards for facility projects

Requirements

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty
• 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
• Meet the PA residency requirement

Responsibilities

• Review contractor and architect plans to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and schedules
• Evaluate repairs, renovations, and structural work performed at PennDOT facilities
• Provide engineering guidance on new buildings, upgrades, and specialized systems such as water and sewer facilities
• Work with managers, engineers, and municipalities on design approvals, planning, and construction activities
• Prepare detailed estimates using industry cost data to support budgeting and project planning
• Interpret construction codes, hazardous material regulations, and safety standards for facility projects

What This Job Offers

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