Highway Drafter

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Highway Drafter in Lycoming County to support highway and bridge plan development using CADD and traditional drafting methods.

The role involves interpreting deeds and surveys, assisting designers, and generating complete plan sets. Telework may be available part‑time after probation, with onsite work at a PA location. Salary starts at $46,827 and includes standard benefits. Strong detail orientation is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of highway drafting or related drafting experience with CADD training or six months of CADD training plus high school diploma.
• Experience interpreting deeds and surveys to produce plan sheets is a plus.
• Proficiency with RMS and AutoTAB for design data and summaries.

Responsibilities

• Create highway, bridge, and right-of-way drawings using CADD and conventional drafting methods.
• Interpret deeds and surveys to produce accurate plan sheets and layouts.
• Assist designers with preparing complete plan sets including profiles and templates.
• Maintain drafting libraries and report updates to the Lead CADD Operator.
• Prepare maps, sketches, attend field views, and document meeting minutes.

Skills

Drafting

CADD

Deeds interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (engineering)

Tools

RMS

AutoTAB

Job description

THE POSITION

Bring your drafting skills to a team that helps shape safer and better highways in Lycoming County. The Highway Drafter with the Department of Transportation, Lycoming County, supports the design and development of important transportation projects. This role offers hands‑on work, chances to learn new tools, and opportunities to support engineering staff. Start a career where your attention to detail helps create real improvements in your community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the drafting and development of highway and bridge plans using CADD workstations and conventional drafting methods. It involves preparing drawings, interpreting deeds and surveys, and assisting designers in producing complete plan sets. As a Highway Drafter, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Preparation: Create detailed highway, bridge, and right-of-way drawings using CADD and conventional drafting methods
• Survey Interpretation: Interpret deeds and surveys to produce accurate plan sheets and right-of-way layouts
• Design Support: Assist designers with developing complete plan sets, including profiles, cross sections, and templates
• Data Tools: Use RMS and Auto Tab to gather information and generate summary sheets for design projects
• Library Maintenance: Maintain assigned drafting libraries and report updates to the Lead CADD Operator
• Project Participation: Prepare maps and sketches, attend field views, assist with presentations, and document meeting minutes

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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (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:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Two years of experience in a variety of drafting assignments, one of which shall have been in highway drafting, including six months CADD experience or training, and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in highway drafting and detailing assignments including six months of CADD experience or training and an Associate's Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training

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.

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.