Engineering Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Montoursville (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation invites applications for an Engineering Technician to support drafting and design work for highway and bridge plans. This role is part of a training program leading to placement in the Design Unit, with responsibilities ranging from drafting to field verification and data collection using RMS and AutoTAB.

Requires an associate degree in engineering technology and PA residency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or engineering technology.
• Applicants will be considered to have met education requirements within 3 months of graduating.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Criminal history reports may be required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Support: Create highway and bridge plans using CADD tools and conventional drafting methods.
• Survey Interpretation: Translate survey data into clear plan sheets showing existing roadway features.
• Plan Preparation: Develop drawings and layouts from preliminary sketches and notes.
• Design Assistance: Help designers assemble complete sets of project plans.
• Field Participation: Attend field views and inspections to verify project details.
• Data Tools: Use RMS and AutoTAB to collect information and generate summaries.

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

RMS

AutoTAB

Job description

The Engineering Technician position with the Department of Transportation is a great opportunity to begin a career that supports roads and bridges used by millions. You will learn essential drafting and design skills that help move vital projects from concept to construction. Your work will contribute to safe, well-planned transportation systems across the region. Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service.

This role supports the drafting and design work needed to create detailed highway and bridge plans. It is part of a training program that leads to placement in the Design Unit. As an Engineering Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Drafting Support: Create highway and bridge plans using CADD tools and conventional drafting methods
• Survey Interpretation: Translate survey data into clear plan sheets that show existing roadway features
• Plan Preparation: Develop drawings and layouts from preliminary engineering sketches and notes
• Design Assistance: Work with designers to assemble complete sets of project plans
• Field Participation: Join field views and inspections to help verify project details
• Data Tools: Use RMS and Auto Tab systems to collect information and generate summaries

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, upon successful completion of probationary 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 Montoursville. 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 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.