Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer - Transportation to support environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and technical guidance for District 8-0. You will review drawings, lead permit reviews, and provide environmental training to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Telework may be available after a probationary period; typical schedule is 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with potential for telework and a Pennsylvania-based work location.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Civil Engineer Trainee or five years civil engineering experience with EIT certificate; four years with B.S. in civil engineering and an EIT; one year with B.S. and relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Permit Review Lead: evaluate maintenance permits for environmental compliance.
• Technical Analysis: review drawings, calculations, and reports for permit applications.
• Environmental Compliance Support: guidance on hazardous materials and regulatory obligations.
• Coordination Activities: work with staff, consultants, and agencies on procedures.
• Stormwater Oversight: assist with MS4 and stormwater control measures via inspections and training.
• Training and Guidance: support district personnel with environmental procedures.

Skills

Permit review

Regulatory compliance

Hydrology reporting

Environmental guidance

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

The Civil Engineer - Transportation position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to support vital maintenance work that keeps District 8-0 moving safely. This role allows you to apply sound engineering and planning principles in performing a variety of environmental maintenance-related activities such as permit review, being a source of regulatory and environmental guidance as well as expertise on hydrology and hydraulic reporting. You will help strengthen the agency's commitment to responsible operations that protect both people and natural resources. Join a team that values your skills and your dedication.

This position supports District 8-0 by providing engineering expertise for environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and technical guidance. The role ensures that maintenance activities follow required environmental procedures and standards. As a Civil Engineer - Transportation, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review Lead: Evaluate maintenance activity permits to ensure consistency with environmental requirements
• Technical Analysis: Review engineering drawings, calculations, and reports to support accurate and complete permit applications
• Environmental Compliance Support: Provide guidance on hazardous materials, waste handling, and regulatory obligations
• Coordination Activities: Work with maintenance staff, consultants, and agencies to support proper implementation of environmental procedures
• Stormwater Oversight: Assist with MS4 and stormwater control measures through inspections, training, and field reviews
• Training and Guidance: Support district personnel with environmental procedures and best practices

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 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after completing a probationary term. 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. 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
• 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
• 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
• One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

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.