Bridge Maintenance Coordinator (Civil Engineer Supervisor)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Bridge Maintenance Coordinator within the Department of Transportation to guide planning and execution of road bridge repairs. You will work with county crews to shape maintenance across District 9, leading repairs, organizing projects, and ensuring safe, efficient upkeep of bridges.

Responsibilities include coordinating design permits, monitoring materials, supervising crews, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Five years of civil engineering experience with an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to PA State Registration Board; or
• One year of civil engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning: prepare annual bridge maintenance programs with repair lists and cost details.
• Design Coordination: secure permits, materials, and clearances with traffic/environmental/county personnel.
• Construction Support: provide technical guidance during construction seasons by interpreting drawings and inspecting progress.
• Emergency Oversight: respond to emergency bridge repairs and support county crews.
• Material Management: monitor salvaged material and maintain district inventory for bridge use.
• Crew Supervision: manage custodial and maintenance staff for safe, efficient workflows.

Skills

Civil engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

THE POSITION

Bridge Maintenance Coordinator position with the Department of Transportation lets you guide important work that keeps communities connected. This role allows you to support county crews and help shape the maintenance of bridges across District 9. You will take the lead in planning repairs, organizing projects, and ensuring safe and efficient bridge upkeep. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coordination, teamwork, and making a visible impact on local infrastructure.

THE POSITION

Bridge Maintenance Coordinator position with the Department of Transportation lets you guide important work that keeps communities connected. This role allows you to support county crews and help shape the maintenance of bridges across District 9. You will take the lead in planning repairs, organizing projects, and ensuring safe and efficient bridge upkeep. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coordination, teamwork, and making a visible impact on local infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports bridge maintenance throughout District 9 by coordinating repair plans, assisting county crews, and ensuring projects follow required procedures. As a Bridge Maintenance Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning: Prepare annual bridge maintenance programs and develop repair project lists with material and cost details
• Design Coordination: Work with traffic, environmental, and county personnel to secure permits, materials, and clearances for repair projects
• Construction Support: Provide technical guidance during construction seasons by interpreting drawings and inspecting project progress
• Emergency Oversight: Respond promptly to emergency bridge repairs and assist county crews with needed support
• Material Management: Monitor salvaged material availability and maintain district inventory for bridge maintenance use
• Crew Supervision: Manage custodial and maintenance staff to ensure efficient workflow and safe working conditions

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.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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 in Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of civil engineering experience 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 highway design, construction or maintenance related projects and a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering.

Other Requirements:

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

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 to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.