Engineering Technician: Field Inspections & Project Docs

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Cannon Run West (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician to support construction inspection with measurements, documentation and project coordination. You will work with materials, records, and staff to ensure standards are met and projects stay on schedule.

This full-time civil service role offers regular daytime hours and potential telework options within Pennsylvania. Applicants must have an associate degree in surveying, drafting, civil or related

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil, or engineering technology.
• Applicants will be considered 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 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, drainage components
• Team Communication: Work with staff, agencies, legislators, and the public to support project administration

Education

Associate degree in surveying, drafting, civil, or engineering technology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician to support construction inspection with measurements, documentation and project coordination. You will work with materials, records, and staff to ensure standards are met and projects stay on schedule.

This full-time civil service role offers regular daytime hours and potential telework options within Pennsylvania. Applicants must have an associate degree in surveying, drafting, civil or related