Civil Engineer Consultant (Bridges)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer Consultant to manage their Asset Management Program. This role involves formulating strategies for bridge management across several counties and requires a valid Professional Engineer license. Join a dedicated team and contribute to public safety and infrastructure integrity.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Must possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Manage Asset Management Program for District 6, Bridge Unit.
• Formulate bridge asset management strategies for multiple counties.
• Review submissions from consultants for bridge projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Asset Management

Education

Professional Engineer License

Job description

If you are eager to advance your career in civil engineering, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) presents an exciting opportunity that could be perfect for you! We are on the lookout for a Civil Engineer Consultant to take on a crucial role in managing our Asset Management Program for District 6, Bridge Unit. This is your chance to make a meaningful leap toward the career you have always envisioned. Do not wait, apply today and join our committed team of professionals!


In this role, you will offer expert recommendations on the latest and most cost-effective technologies, applying sound engineering principles to uphold public safety, structural integrity, and the long-term durability of bridges in District 6-0. Your responsibilities will include formulating bridge asset management strategies for all structures across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, as well as executing an asset management plan within the district. Additionally, you will leverage your engineering expertise to review submissions from consultants for Interstate 95 and other intricate bridge projects.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay 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 King of Prussia.
• This position is eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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.

Special Requirement:

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

Post-EmploymentRequirement:

• 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 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 beaccepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will 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 to www.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