Planning Specialist (Civil Engineer (Transportation))

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning Specialist supports the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in developing and maintaining transportation funding plans. The role analyzes data, reviews engineering information, and coordinates project details to help guide funding and major transportation projects. It involves reviewing engineering plans and cost data, maintaining planning systems and project records, preparing reports, coordinating funding with project schedules, engaging with community groups and officials, and monitoring obligations through transportation databases.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available, subject to a securely configured high-speed internet connection and working from an approved location in Pennsylvania. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in Dunmore. Telework availability may change.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following 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 or an 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.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Provide criminal history reports following a conditional offer of employment.
• Submit the application by the posting closing date and provide relevant, detailed experience and education in the application.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering plans and cost data to support accurate project programming.
• Maintain transportation planning systems and update project information as needed.
• Prepare written and oral reports summarizing project status and program needs.
• Coordinate with project managers to align funding with project schedules.
• Attend meetings and share program information with community groups and officials.
• Use transportation databases to monitor obligations and produce required reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time