Highway Drafter

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lycoming County, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a meaningful career as a Highway Drafter with the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will help shape transportation projects that improve safety and mobility across the region. Your work will support skilled designers while you continue to build valuable technical expertise. Experience the satisfaction of helping deliver projects that make a difference to Pennsylvania's roadways. In this position, you will support the creation of highway and bridge plans by preparing detailed drawings and assisting designers. You will blend technical drafting responsibilities with teamwork across design activities.

Requirements

One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
Two years of experience in a variety of drafting assignments, one of which shall have been in highway drafting, including six months CADD experience or training, and graduation from high school
One year of experience in highway drafting and detailing assignments including six months of CADD experience or training and an Associate's Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training
Meet the PA residency requirement
Be able to perform essential job functions

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of probationary period
Securely configured high-speed internet connection for telework
Work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania for telework

Responsibilities

Prepare drawings for highways, bridges, right of way layouts, and related project documents
Use Computer Aided Drafting and Design tools and conventional drafting methods to develop project plans
Draft construction details, check grades, calculate quantities, and assist designers with plan development
Interpret surveyed data and deeds to create accurate plan sheets and right of way information
Work with designers and participate in meetings, field views, and inspections to support project delivery
Create maps, sketches, summaries, and other materials for estimates, presentations, and design records