Are you a skilled Civil Engineer with a passion for transportation? The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a talented individual like you to join their team! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise and make a real impact in the field of transportation. Don't miss out on this chance to apply your skills and knowledge to help shape the future of transportation. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new career!

In the role of a Civil Engineer specializing in Transportation within the Design Unit, responsibilities include the preparation and thorough review of technical designs for a wide range of highway projects. These projects encompass limited access multi-lane highways, two-lane highways, highway reconstructions, and bridge improvement projects, involving intricate realignments and interchanges.

Serving as a crucial link between the department, internal units, and external consultants, the position involves overseeing the design process for numerous highway and bridge projects of varying complexities. This oversight extends from the initial scoping phase through environmental assessments and engineering phases, culminating in project letting for construction. Additionally, providing technical support during the construction phase is a key aspect of the role.

Acting as a liaison between the department and engineering consultants, the Civil Engineer directs and coordinates the consultants' efforts in relation to the design of diverse projects. This collaborative approach ensures that the technical design aspects are aligned with project requirements and standards, facilitating the successful completion of construction projects within the transportation sector.

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 at the discretion of the supervisor. 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.
• 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:

• Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (commonwealth title); 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
• 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 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.
  

• 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 position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 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.