Civil Engineer Consultant General PUC

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Engineer Consultant General role with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) offers a chance to make communities safer with a unique and exciting engineering opportunity in its Rail Safety Engineering Section. This role focuses on overseeing railroad crossing safety improvement projects, including warning device upgrades, new crossing construction, and highway-rail bridge rehabilitation or replacement. You will support important rail and roadway projects across the state. Join a team that works to protect the public every day.

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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Conduct field reviews to assess safety needs at rail highway crossings
• Examine engineering plans to confirm compliance with safety and design rules
• Make on site judgments to direct improvements that address unsafe conditions
• Prepare written reports and recommended orders for Commission approval
• Present expert testimony and exhibits at formal hearings when required
• Track assigned proceedings and work with partners to resolve delays

Benefits

• Telework opportunity (part-time)
• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• Employment preference for qualified veterans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed