Civil Engineer Trainee - Rotational Engineering Path

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 50%

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Civil Engineer Trainee in the PennDOT District 5 Office in Allentown. This one-year rotation program develops core civil engineering skills across bridge, transportation, and soils disciplines while exposing you to project exposure and teamwork.

Starting salary is $67,658 per year with possible telework up to 50% after probation, and a path toward professional licensure.

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; 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Civil Engineer Trainee in the PennDOT District 5 Office in Allentown. This one-year rotation program develops core civil engineering skills across bridge, transportation, and soils disciplines while exposing you to project exposure and teamwork.

Starting salary is $67,658 per year with possible telework up to 50% after probation, and a path toward professional licensure.