Civil Engineer Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

PennDOT invites you to begin an exciting path as a Civil Engineer Trainee. This 12-month training program helps you learn real world engineering practices that make a positive impact on communities across the state.

You will gain valuable knowledge through daily assignments that promote growth and success. As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you will perform duties including survey support, drafting, materials inspection, traffic studies, and seasonal roadway maintenance.

Qualifications

• One year of civil engineering experience or an Engineer-in-Training certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Eligible within nine months of graduating to meet educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Survey Support: learn surveying techniques for preliminary and construction activities.
• Drafting Tasks: produce basic engineering drawings and design details.
• Materials Inspection: check construction materials and workmanship for standards.
• Traffic Studies: assist with traffic control reviews and investigations.
• Maintenance Activities: participate in seasonal roadway maintenance operations.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineering-in-Training certificate

Job description

THE POSITION

PennDOT invites you to begin an exciting path as a Civil Engineer Trainee. This opportunity helps you learn real world engineering practices that make a positive impact on communities across the state. You will gain valuable knowledge through daily assignments that promote growth and success. Start your career strong by becoming a Civil Engineer Trainee with PennDOT.

THE POSITION

PennDOT invites you to begin an exciting path as a Civil Engineer Trainee. This opportunity helps you learn real world engineering practices that make a positive impact on communities across the state. You will gain valuable knowledge through daily assignments that promote growth and success. Start your career strong by becoming a Civil Engineer Trainee with PennDOT.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position will prepare for a Civil Engineer position by completing a 12-month Civil Engineering training program. You will learn essential skills through practical assignments and guided instruction.

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

• Survey Support: Learn and apply surveying techniques for preliminary and construction activities
• Drafting Tasks: Produce basic engineering drawings and design details for transportation projects
• Materials Inspection: Check construction materials and workmanship for compliance with standards
• Traffic Studies: Assist with traffic control reviews and related investigations
• Maintenance Activities: Participate in seasonal roadway maintenance operations

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 7:00 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. Limited telework eligibility during probationary 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 Dunmore. 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.

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.