Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Civil Engineer (Transportation) to support road projects across District 9. You will guide safe and accurate design work, review plans, and verify right-of-way and property details.

The team emphasizes problem solving and precise work to move Pennsylvania forward. Expected duties include roadway alignments, plan reviews, and constructability evaluations within a pressurized public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in roadway design and design review for public works projects.
• Competence with engineering practices to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Knowledge of right-of-way and property boundary considerations.
• Ability to evaluate consultant proposals and technical submittals.

Responsibilities

• Roadway Alignment: Develop roadway alignments using engineering software and apply geometric design standards
• Plan Reviews: Review LGTS submissions to confirm roadway geometry, drainage, and guiderail accuracy
• Right-of-Way Checks: Verify plots, easements, and limits to ensure plans meet design policies and boundaries
• Property Analysis: Analyze deed descriptions and verify property line accuracy in CADD systems
• Proposal Evaluation: Evaluate consultant technical and price proposals for survey-related work and recommend actions
• Constructability Review: Identify early design or drainage issues to prevent project delays and improve outcomes

Skills

Roadway alignment

Plan reviews

Right-of-way checks

Property analysis

Proposal evaluation

Constructability review

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Civil Engineer Trainee program

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

THE POSITION

The Civil Engineer (Transportation) position with the Department of Transportation offers the chance to support important roadway projects across District 9. This role uses your engineering skills to guide safe and accurate design work that benefits the public. You will join a team that values problem solving and strong attention to detail. This position allows you to grow your abilities while helping keep Pennsylvania moving.

THE POSITION

The Civil Engineer (Transportation) position with the Department of Transportation offers the chance to support important roadway projects across District 9. This role uses your engineering skills to guide safe and accurate design work that benefits the public. You will join a team that values problem solving and strong attention to detail. This position allows you to grow your abilities while helping keep Pennsylvania moving.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports roadway design, right-of-way development, and survey-based engineering review for District 9 projects. The role applies engineering practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safe project development. As a Civil Engineer (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Roadway Alignment: Develop roadway alignments using engineering software and apply geometric design standards
• Plan Reviews: Review LGTS submissions to confirm roadway geometry, drainage, and guiderail accuracy
• Right-of-Way Checks: Verify plots, easements, and limits to ensure plans meet design policies and boundaries
• Property Analysis: Analyze deed descriptions and verify property line accuracy in CADD systems
• Proposal Evaluation: Evaluate consultant technical and price proposals for survey-related work and recommend actions
• Constructability Review: Identify early design or drainage issues to prevent project delays and improve outcomes

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 will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

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.