Civil Engineer Trainee (Hydraulic)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for a Civil Engineer Trainee to join their team dedicated to safeguarding Pennsylvania's citizens and environment. This role includes engaging in hydraulic engineering tasks and continuous on-the-job training. Candidates will benefit from a supportive work environment with potential telework options and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Four years of civil engineering experience or a civil engineering degree.
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate is required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Participate in a one-year formal training program for Civil Engineer Hydraulic.
• Implement duties as per various Pennsylvania acts regarding water safety.

Skills

Civil engineering

Hydraulic engineering

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates who are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and environment. If you are interested in furthering your Commonwealth career as a Civil Engineer Trainee, apply today to become a part of our team!


This position serves as a Civil Engineer Hydraulic (CEH) within the Planning and Design Section of the Division of Project Development in the Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands. The employee is involved in engineering work as required for implementing the duties of the program as mandated by “Dam Safety and Encroachments Act” (Act No. 325, 1978), and/or “Flood Plain Management Act” (Act No. 166, 1978) and/or “The Flood Protection Act” (Act of August 7, 1936, P.L. 106) and/or “Stream Improvement Act” (Act of June 5, 1947, P.L.422). The expectations and duties of a Civil Engineer Hydraulic are spelled out below under “Description of Duties”.

If this position is filled as a Civil Engineer Trainee, the incumbent will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Civil Engineer Hydraulic.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may 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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. 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.
• Salary:Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,861.00(before taxes).
• 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 civil engineering experience, and an 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 in a closely related field, which includes or was supplemented by major course work in civil engineering; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.