Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Progress (PA); Híbrido; USD 88 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation) to lead the Evaluations and Research Unit within the Department of Transportation. You will guide research on new materials and technologies to improve safety, quality, and innovation across the state.

The role requires four years of civil engineering experience with a PA PE license, plus staff leadership and collaboration with districts, federal partners, and research organizations.

Qualificações

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience including three years in the appropriate specialty and one year directing the work of civil engineers.
• Valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board.
• Valid driver's license.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsabilidades

• Direct staff and guide research activities for the Evaluations and Research Unit.
• Contribute technical expertise to modernization efforts and collaborative innovation groups.
• Manage evaluation projects, review specifications, and coordinate field work.
• Work with districts, bureaus, federal partners, and research organizations.
• Develop reports, specifications, drawings, and guidance materials based on research findings.
• Participate in meetings, training, and planning for continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Unit leadership

Staff management

Engineering judgment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary

$88,020.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60608-1115T

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR New Prdts Innvtn Sctn

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1115T

Position Number

00200991

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00084813

Worksite Address

81 Lab Lane

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Construction and Materials, Materials Division, New Products and Innovation Section

THE POSITION

Step into a leadership role that supports innovation across Pennsylvania. As a Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation) with the Department of Transportation, you will guide a team that researches and evaluates new products and technologies. This position gives you the chance to guide important engineering research that helps improve safety, quality, and innovation across the state. You will work with talented teams and drive progress on projects that support Pennsylvanians every day. Join an agency that values new ideas and strong engineering leadership.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads the Evaluations and Research Unit, which advances new materials, technologies, and methods that support safe and effective transportation systems. The work involves managing staff, guiding engineering research, and coordinating with many partners to improve statewide processes and standards. As a Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Unit Leadership: Direct staff, oversee engineering tasks, and guide research activities for the Evaluations and Research Unit
• Innovation Support: Contribute technical expertise to modernization efforts and collaborative innovation groups
• Research Oversight: Manage evaluation projects, review specifications, and coordinate field work to assess experimental products and technologies
• Technical Collaboration: Work with districts, bureaus, federal partners, and research organizations to support project development and review
• Documentation Preparation: Develop reports, specifications, drawings, and guidance materials based on research findings
• Program Participation: Take part in meetings, training, committees, and planning efforts to support continuous improvement

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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Condition of Employment:

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

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.

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.