Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Work Schedule (AWS)

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation) to lead statewide pavement management, drive standards, and coordinate with districts to support long-term infrastructure decisions.

Key duties include evaluating conditions, modeling pavement performance, and shaping policy for statewide guidelines. The role requires professional licensure and strong leadership within the PennDOT framework.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience including three years in the appropriate specialty and one year directing the work of civil engineers.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania is required.
• PA residency or eligibility may apply as per state rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide pavement management to guide planning, design, maintenance and long-term asset decisions.
• Evaluate pavement conditions and establish statewide standards.
• Coordinate with district teams to deliver effective roadway strategies.
• Develop and update pavement policies, specifications, and selection guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on pavement planning and data integration.

Skills

Civil engineering

Job description

Step into a leadership role where your engineering expertise drives safer, stronger, and more reliable highways across Pennsylvania. The Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation) with the Department of Transportation leads pavement management efforts that shape long-term infrastructure decisions. This role offers the chance to guide statewide standards, support district teams, and influence projects that benefit millions of travelers. It is an exciting opportunity for engineers ready to take the next step in their career.

This position leads statewide pavement management efforts that guide planning, design, maintenance, and long-term asset decisions. It supports PennDOT by evaluating pavement conditions, establishing standards, and coordinating with districts to deliver effective and efficient roadway strategies. As a Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Pavement Evaluation: Analyze pavement conditions to determine needs and support planning decisions
• Standards Management: Oversee quality assurance controls and maintain statewide pavement guidelines
• Technical Modeling: Use engineering software to model pavement performance and advise decision makers
• Program Coordination: Work with districts and counties to apply pavement management tools and information
• Policy Development: Assist in creating and updating pavement policies, specifications, and selection guidelines
• Statewide Collaboration: Coordinate with internal and external partners on pavement planning, data integration, and project prioritization

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 4:00 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate speciality and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

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 Employment Requirement:

• 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.

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.

• 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.