Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Cannon Run West (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer to guide highway projects from planning through final design. You’ll prepare roadway designs, assemble plan packages, and apply engineering data to support construction.

Duties include design preparation, geometry calculations, drafting with CADD tools, field support, data interpretation, and safety compliance. Telework may be available part-time; otherwise, office in PA.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering education or work-experience pathways outlined in the posting.
• Engineer-in-Training status or equivalent professional certification.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in civil engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design Preparation: Develop construction and right-of-way drawings and determine quantities for a wide-range of roadway projects
• Geometry Calculations: Compute grade lines, curve data, drainage needs, and earthwork quantities for design accuracy
• Drafting Activities: Produce detailed plans using CADD tools from preliminary layouts to final drawings
• Field Support: Assist engineers during field visits by taking notes, measurements, and reference sketches
• Data Interpretation: Apply survey notes, aerial photographs, and engineering information to support project designs
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, report hazards, and understand emergency actions for all work areas

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Tools

CADD tools

Job description

Step into a role where your work helps millions of people reach their destinations! The Civil Engineer position at the Department of Transportation places you at the center of major highway improvements. You will use your engineering skills to guide projects from early planning through final design.

This position supports the preparation of roadway designs and engineering details needed to advance PennDOT projects. This specialized work includes drafting, calculating project elements, and assembling complete plan packages that guide construction. As a Civil Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Design Preparation:Develop construction and right-of-way drawings and determine quantities for a wide-range of roadway projects
• Geometry Calculations:Compute grade lines, curve data, drainage needs, and earthwork quantities for design accuracy
• Drafting Activities:Produce detailed plans using CADD tools from preliminary layouts to final drawings
• Field Support:Assist engineers during field visits by taking notes, measurements, and reference sketches
• Data Interpretation:Apply survey notes, aerial photographs, and engineering information to support project designs
• Safety Compliance:Follow all safety procedures, report hazards, and understand emergency actions for all work areas

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, up to 5 days in a 10 day pay 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an engineer-in-training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

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.

• 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.