Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Engineer (Transportation) supports engineering and environmental planning across design, construction, and maintenance activities for the Department of Transportation. The role helps ensure projects comply with engineering principles, environmental laws, permits, and other requirements. It supports design and construction teams working on major projects and contributes to improvements in communities statewide.

The position reviews engineering materials, integrates environmental and engineering commitments into construction, inspects construction sites, coordinates with agencies, project staff, and the public, provides technical support for permitting and field operations, and monitors construction and maintenance activities for compliance.

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 of up to three days per week may be available at the manager’s discretion. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved work location within Pennsylvania; the employee may otherwise report to the headquarters office in Bridgeville. Telework availability may change.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum experience and training pathways: 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; 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, 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 civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering drawings, calculations, and analyses to support permits and resolve environmental issues.
• Coordinate environmental and engineering commitments from design documents and permits into construction activities.
• Inspect construction sites for compliance with permits, environmental controls, and engineering requirements.
• Work with agencies, project staff, and the public to address environmental and engineering concerns during construction.
• Provide engineering and environmental support for permitting, documentation, training, and field operations.
• Assess construction and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with engineering practices and environmental regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time