Civil Engineer Trainee

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Montoursville (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer Trainee in Montoursville, PA. This twelve-month program develops engineering skills across design, construction, maintenance, and highway safety, preparing you for a permanent civil engineer role through on-the-job learning.

It combines classroom instruction, rotational assignments, and project work. Telework may be available part-time during certain phases; starting salary ranges from $67,658 to $80,646

Qualifications

• One year civil engineering experience or a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Must have Engineer-in-Training certificate or be within nine months of graduation.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• PA residency waiver may apply.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through engineering districts to learn procedures and workflows.
• Attend designated classroom instruction to expand technical knowledge.
• Work screening to ensure accuracy and proper methods.
• Assist with highway and bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
• Prepare for final placement based on department needs and individual development.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Valid driver’s license

Education

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Salary

$67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57896-11119

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 300

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

11119

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00080300

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Engineering District 3-0

Worksite Address

714 Jordan Avenue

City

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17754

Contact Name

Elizabeth Swartz

Contact Phone

570.368.4208

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you looking to jump-start your civil engineering career? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer Trainee! This twelve-month training program is designed to develop the engineering skills, abilities, and knowledge required of a PennDOT Civil Engineer. Through on-the-job learning activities, you will gain exposure to engineering areas of design, construction, maintenance, and highway safety and traffic, which will prepare you to advance into a permanent position within the district.

This is more than just a job; it's the start of a rewarding career in civil engineering!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the development of skills in highway and bridge design, construction, and maintenance, along with related support activities.

As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Rotational Training: Participate in scheduled assignments across engineering districts to learn procedures and workflows
• Classroom Instruction: Attend designated training to expand technical knowledge and job readiness
• Work Screening: Receive closely reviewed tasks that ensure accuracy, proper methods, and clear understanding
• Project Assistance: Support work projects that contribute to overall training objectives
• Program Completion: Prepare for final placement based on departmental needs and individual development

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 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Work hours may vary throughout training program.
• Multiple positions available.
• Work is performed in an engineering office setting and at field construction sites. Work occasionally involves field trips to project sites under design. Field inspection/visits may require traversing rough terrain and climbing bridges. Outdoor work can occur during any season of the year under a wide range of weather conditions.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, during certain phases of the training programs. 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 Montoursville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,658.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within nine months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:

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

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.