Civil Engineer (Transportation)

THE POSITION

The Civil Engineer (Transportation) position with the Department of Transportation offers the chance to support important roadway projects across District 9. This role uses your engineering skills to guide safe and accurate design work that benefits the public. You will join a team that values problem solving and strong attention to detail. This position allows you to grow your abilities while helping keep Pennsylvania moving.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports roadway design, right-of-way development, and survey-based engineering review for District 9 projects. The role applies engineering practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safe project development. As a Civil Engineer (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Roadway Alignment: Develop roadway alignments using engineering software and apply geometric design standards
• Plan Reviews: Review LGTS submissions to confirm roadway geometry, drainage, and guiderail accuracy
• Right-of-Way Checks: Verify plots, easements, and limits to ensure plans meet design policies and boundaries
• Property Analysis: Analyze deed descriptions and verify property line accuracy in CADD systems
• Proposal Evaluation: Evaluate consultant technical and price proposals for survey-related work and recommend actions
• Constructability Review: Identify early design or drainage issues to prevent project delays and improve outcomes

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• 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); or
• Four 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, and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• 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; 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this posi