Senior Civil Engineer

Austin Community College; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Competitive salary

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Civil Engineer to oversee various engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards and objectives. Candidates must have significant experience in civil engineering, a valid driver's license, and meet Pennsylvania residency requirements. This role also involves project management and construction oversight with a competitive work schedule including potential telework options.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience in an appropriate specialty.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering duties associated with location and design.
• Manage and oversee construction projects.
• Conduct location investigations and prepare plans and specifications.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Project management

Communication skills

QA and QC of engineering designs

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for performing a variety of complex engineering duties associated with the location, design, and construction of fish culture stations, roads, bridges, buildings, water or sewage treatment, dams, access areas, recreational structures and facilities, and other varied and comprehensive civil engineering projects. Our team will rely on you to provide both project management and construction oversight.

Your work will involve independently performing preliminary engineering studies, conducting location investigations, preparing plans and specifications, applying for permits, developing material take-offs, cost estimates, and related engineering duties. Work requires communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with public agencies, consultants, or contractors to obtain compliance with commonwealth standards and objectives. You will be expected to make determinations about the type and scope of field site investigations; recommend type, size, and location of assigned projects; perform QA and QC of engineering design submissions and field construction; and follow through project planning and implementation to meet deadlines while maintaining cost control.

Your advanced professional civil engineering abilities will be an exceptional asset for our mission. Apply now, advance your career, and help to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. There may be rare instances when the incumbent must address emergencies outside of regular work hours.
• 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 Bellefonte. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Six 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
• 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; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Special Requirements

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license

Other Requirements

• This particular position also requires possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate OR a Professional Engineer license issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.