Civil Engineer (Transportation)
About The Position
The Civil Engineer position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation supports major highway improvements by helping guide projects from early planning through final design. The role prepares roadway designs and engineering details, including drafting, calculating project elements, and assembling complete plan packages that guide construction. It includes developing 3D engineering models, construction and right-of-way drawings, and quantity estimates for a wide range of roadway projects. The position also involves calculating grade lines, curve data, drainage needs, and earthwork quantities; producing plans in CADD tools; assisting engineers during field visits; and interpreting survey notes, aerial photographs, and other engineering information. The employee must follow safety procedures, report hazards, and understand emergency actions for work areas. This is a full-time position with work hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available for up to five days per pay period, subject to change, from an approved location in Pennsylvania with a securely configured high-speed internet connection. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in King of Prussia. New Commonwealth employees selected for the position begin at an annual salary of $73,859.
Requirements
- Meet one of the listed experience and training pathways: five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty and an acceptable Engineer-in-Training certificate; successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program or its specified equivalent; four years of appropriate civil engineering experience, an acceptable Engineer-in-Training certificate, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or one year of appropriate civil engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3D models for engineering design.
- Develop construction and right-of-way drawings and determine quantities for a wide range of roadway projects.
- Calculate grade lines, curve data, drainage needs, and earthwork quantities.
- Produce detailed plans using CADD tools, from preliminary layouts through final drawings.
- Assist engineers during field visits by taking notes, measurements, and reference sketches.
- Apply survey notes, aerial photographs, and other engineering information to support project designs.
- Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and understand emergency actions for all work areas.
Benefits
- Part-time telework may be available for up to five days per pay period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
