Civil Engineer Trainee (Multiple Vacancies)

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Civil Engineer Trainee in Allentown, PA. You will rotate through multiple engineering units in District 5 Office to build a strong civil engineering foundation.

You will work on projects that support public safety and environmental protection, with training rotations across materials, traffic, construction, and roadway planning. Telework may be possible after probation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple engineering units to develop a strong civil engineering foundation.
• Work on a variety of assignments that support public safety and environmental protection.
• Build knowledge in materials, traffic, construction, and roadway planning.
• Work with supervisors and staff in each unit to complete assigned tasks.
• Receive feedback before moving to the next rotation segment.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate

Job description

Salary

$67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

Lehigh County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58442-11119

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 500

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 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

00080500

Bureau / Division

TR Dstr 5 Office

Worksite Address

1002 W Hamilton Street

City

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18101

Contact Name

Angie Devers

Contact Phone

610.871.4405

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Start your path as a Civil Engineer Trainee with the Transportation and learn how engineering supports communities. You will develop practical proficiency in the use of engineering knowledge, skills and abilities in a bridge engineering, transportation engineering and/or soils engineering environment. This role allows you to explore different areas of civil engineering and discover where you can make the biggest impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role helps you build key engineering skills through a one year rotation in several units within the PennDOT Engineering District 5 Office.

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

• Training Rotation: Rotate through multiple engineering units to develop a strong civil engineering foundation
• Project Exposure: Work on a variety of assignments that support public safety and environmental protection
• Skill Development: Build knowledge in areas such as materials, traffic, construction, and roadway planning
• Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors and staff in each unit to complete assigned tasks
• Progress Review: Receive feedback before moving to the next rotation segment

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.
  • If assigned to construction, schedule may be shifted to align with vendor controlled hours/ project
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 50%, after successful completion of the 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 Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary: 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

• 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
• 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 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.

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.