Bid Proposal Specialist (Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage bid proposals and ensure compliance with engineering standards. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as reviewing plans, preparing documents, and conducting market analysis. Telework options are available after the probationary period.

Benefits

Telework options after probation

Qualifications

• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty.
• Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of crafting high-quality proposals.
• Review plans and ensure bid packages adhere to standards.
• Conduct plan checks for accuracy for bidders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Proposal Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Are you a civil engineer with expertise in the bid proposal process? If you are eager to take the next step in your career with the Department of Transportation, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you! We are looking for a meticulous professional to manage the technical aspects of crafting high-quality proposals and contract documents for bid lettings. Do not miss your chance to apply today and shape the career path you’ve always envisioned!

The primary responsibility of this position involves the application of engineering principles and practices to ensure that bid packages adhere to department standards and specifications, as well as align with sound engineer principles for constructability. This includes reviewing plans and related data, collaborating with designers and other district units, preparing special provisions, estimates, and assembling proposal documents for federal aid projects. Additionally, conducting plan checks on plans of varying complexity to ensure accuracy for bidders is a key aspect of the role. Moreover, the role entails assisting in market analysis of past contractor bids to evaluate their impact on future estimates, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after successfully completing the 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.
• 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 job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);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’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

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waivedfor this title.
• 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 notbe 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.

Veterans:

• 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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

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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.