Civil Engineer Trainee: Rotational Training & Field Exposure

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

Job summary

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation invites you to join a Civil Engineer Trainee program designed to build foundational skills in design, construction, maintenance, and safety. The twelve-month training path includes on-the-job learning and classroom instruction to prepare you for a permanent district role.

The program emphasizes rotations, field exposure, and project support, culminating in placement aligned with departmental needs and individual development goals.

Qualifications

• One year of civil engineering experience or related internship.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Able to obtain Engineer-in-Training certificate within nine months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational training across engineering districts to learn procedures and workflows.
• Attend classroom instruction to expand technical knowledge and job readiness.
• Receive tasks with oversight to ensure accuracy and proper methods.
• Support work projects contributing to training objectives.
• Prepare for final placement based on departmental needs.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation invites you to join a Civil Engineer Trainee program designed to build foundational skills in design, construction, maintenance, and safety. The twelve-month training path includes on-the-job learning and classroom instruction to prepare you for a permanent district role.

The program emphasizes rotations, field exposure, and project support, culminating in placement aligned with departmental needs and individual development goals.