Engineering Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician in Montgomery County to support construction inspection, measurements, and documentation for important transportation projects. You will work with project staff to ensure compliance with standards and quality outcomes.

The position offers full-time hours (7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Mon–Fri) with potential telework options.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Project Inspection: Participate in inspections of construction materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with standards
• Checklist Development: Create detailed checklists by researching contract items, manuals, and related standards
• Documentation Review: Record project information manually or electronically and enter daily data into required systems
• Technical Calculations: Complete measurements, estimates, sketches, and calculations to support project accuracy
• Material Monitoring: Observe placement of materials such as concrete, bituminous mixtures, and drainage components
• Team Communication: Work with staff, agencies, legislators, and the public to support effective project administration

Education

Associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-58945-12010

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 600

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12010

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080600

Bureau / Division

Transportation, District 6-0

Worksite Address

7000 Geerdes Boulevard

City

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19406

Contact Name

Sarah McInnes

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a career where you can build your technical skills while helping to ensure that quality work is delivered on important transportation projects? As an Engineering Technician for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will enhance your skills while working directly with materials, measurements, and project documentation to ensure that construction projects are completed accurately. You will contribute to projects that improve travel and strengthen communities across the Commonwealth. If you are eager to grow in a professional, supportive team setting, we want to meet you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports construction inspection activities through measurements, documentation, and communication with project staff. As an Engineering Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Inspection: Participate in inspections of construction materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with standards
• Checklist Development: Create detailed checklists by researching contract items, manuals, and related standards
• Documentation Review: Record project information manually or electronically and enter daily data into required systems
• Technical Calculations: Complete measurements, estimates, sketches, and calculations to support project accuracy
• Material Monitoring: Observe placement of materials such as concrete, bituminous mixtures, and drainage components
• Team Communication: Work with staff, agencies, legislators, and the public to support effective project administration

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.