The Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design and Delivery, Right-of-Way, Utilities and Grade Crossing is looking to fill a Civil Engineer Consultant (Transportation) vacancy. If you are organized, hard-working and looking to take your career to the next level, apply today!

As part of this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing Department policy for highway-rail crossings in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. This ensures that the Department remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, you will serve as a liaison between PENNDOT and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for activities related to obtaining a PUC Order or Secretarial Letter for a highway-rail crossing.

Another key aspect of this position involves preparing and submitting Department applications to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for any necessary alterations to public highway-rail crossings. This ensures that any modifications or changes to these crossings are properly documented and approved by the PUC.

You will also have the opportunity to attend Diagnostic Team field conferences, specifically the PUC Field Conferences, as the Department's representative from the Bureau of Project Delivery. Your role in these conferences will be to assess and determine the required improvements for highway-rail crossings, based on the discussions and findings during these conferences.

In addition, you will be responsible for reviewing both preliminary and final design construction plans, as well as ECMS construction contracts for Railroad Highway projects. This review process is crucial in ensuring that these projects comply with both Federal and State design criteria and regulations. Based on your review, you will provide recommendations for any necessary adjustments or improvements.

Lastly, you will provide assistance to the Office of Chief Counsel in the preparation of petitions to be filed with the PUC. This includes preparing testimony, briefs, and agreements to be presented to the PUC. Your expertise and input will be valuable in ensuring that these documents are comprehensive and effectively represent the Department's position.

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 at a DOT field office closest to the selected candidate's current location, if office space is available.
• Employee will be headquartered at a District Office closest to the employee's home, with the exception of employees living or working in the District 8-0 area, who will be headquartered out of Central Office. Frequent statewide travel will be necessary, including required attendance at meetings in Central Office.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty.

• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

• This position requires possession of a valid Non-commercial Class C Driver's License.

• For the Bridges and Transportation parentheticals, successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six-month probationary period.

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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.