Civil Engineer Trainee (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Civil Engineer Trainee with the Department of Transportation, you will join a 12-month program that helps you grow your engineering abilities while exploring real projects across the state. You will move through rotations that show how bridge, transportation, and soils engineering shape our communities. This role gives you the chance to learn from experienced staff and gain confidence as you build toward a permanent assignment. It is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career in public service. This role offers a yearlong training experience that builds your engineering skills through work in design, construction, maintenance, and related areas. You will gain practical knowledge by completing assignments in several rotations that support PennDOT operations.

Requirements

• One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within ten months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Attend all assigned phases and rotations in the Civil Engineer Training program
• Perform tasks that build engineering knowledge through studies, inspections, analyses, and design work
• Strengthen your abilities by completing assignments that support PennDOT operations across multiple areas
• Follow safety rules, assess conditions, report concerns, and support a strong safety culture
• Prepare summaries and presentations that document progress through training segments
• Share information and support succession planning by participating in knowledge management activities

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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