Civil Engineer (Transportation - Design)
About The Position
Step into a role where your work helps millions of people reach their destinations! The Civil Engineer position at the Department of Transportation places you at the center of major highway improvements. You will use your engineering skills to guide projects from early planning through final design. Apply today and join a team that values innovation and problem solving! This position provides hands-on experience that builds technical skills in surveying, drafting, construction inspection, and maintenance activities. The work helps develop practical engineering abilities used in transportation and structural projects. The role applies engineering practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safe project development.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
- Four years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an engineer-in-training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline
- Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
- One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Review designs, drafting, & computations of projects to ensure compliance with Department's design criteria
- Perform highway design plan preparation for assigned projects of varying complexity (up to moderate) with CADD or traditional methodologies
- Evaluate consultant, technical and price proposals for project-related work and recommend actions
- Acts as a Department Liaison: Leads and Coordinates meetings and hearing for related projects as needed, work with other Units to finalize designs
Benefits
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 50% after a successful probationary period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
