Highway Drafter

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-49325-10300). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 18, 2026 TO MAY 31, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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. As a Highway Drafter, you will perform the following duties:

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

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Montoursville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• 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; or
• 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; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained there