Civil Engineer Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a rewarding path as a Civil Engineer Trainee with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This role offers the chance to support important projects that protect Pennsylvania's natural spaces. You will help shape structures that serve communities and ensure public safety. Join a team that values learning, growth, and meaningful results. This entry level position supports civil engineering projects that protect, restore, and maintain important structures within state parks and forests. You will contribute to design work, inspections, project coordination, and field evaluations. This position will participate in both formal and on the job, training programs under the direction of professional engineers.

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; or 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 nine months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engineering plans, drawings, and calculations for dams, marinas, erosion control structures, and other civil engineering projects
• Develop plans and specifications using Civil 3D with information from surveys and site investigations
• Conduct site visits to gather measurements and assess conditions for project planning and rehabilitation work
• Review proposals, designs, and project documents prepared by outside engineering consultants for accuracy and feasibility
• Prepare documents and applications for local, state, and federal approvals required for construction and modification of dam structures and water projects
• Calculate material quantities and prepare engineering cost estimates for construction projects

Benefits

• Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328.00 (before taxes).

What This Job Offers

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