Civil Engineer Consultant (General)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Civil Engineer Consultant (General) to advance PennDOT facility projects statewide. Apply your engineering expertise to design, maintenance, and upgrades that enhance operations and public safety across the Commonwealth.

You will review plans, inspect facilities, provide technical guidance, and coordinate with agencies on design approvals, planning, and construction activities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design Oversight: review plans for codes, specs, schedules.
• Facility Inspections: evaluate repairs and renovations at PennDOT facilities.
• Technical Support: provide guidance on new buildings, upgrades, and systems.
• Project Coordination: work with managers and municipalities on design approvals.

Skills

Civil engineering

Job description

Salary: $88,020.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location: Dauphin County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-59590-1116G

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Off Srvs

Opening Date: 09/30/2026

Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 1116G

Position Number: 00169712

Union: Non Union

Bargaining Unit: B3

Pay Group: ST09

Bureau / Division Code: 00083500

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Office Services

Worksite Address: 400 North Street

City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17120

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Would you take pride in knowing your engineering skills directly shape the facilities that keep an entire statewide transportation system moving? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Civil Engineer Consultant (General) and help advance facility projects that support safe and effective transportation services throughout the state. This position offers meaningful work that strengthens essential buildings and infrastructure. Here, you will apply your engineering expertise to projects focused on improving overall operations and public safety. If you want to support transportation services that benefit communities across the Commonwealth, we invite you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports PennDOT by providing engineering expertise for facility design, maintenance, construction and upgrades across the state. As a Civil Engineer Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

• Design Oversight: Review contractor and architect plans to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and schedules
• Facility Inspections: Evaluate repairs, renovations, and structural work performed at PennDOT facilities
• Technical Support: Provide engineering guidance on new buildings, upgrades, and specialized systems such as water and sewer facilities
• Project Coordination: Work with managers, engineers, and municipalities on design approvals, planning, and construction activities
• Cost Analysis: Prepare detailed estimates using industry cost data to support budgeting and project planning
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret construction codes, hazardous material regulations, and safety standards for facility projects

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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Travel is required.
• 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 Harrisburg. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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).

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.