Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges) to lead quality assurance for statewide bridge design. You will guide engineering decisions and support major transportation structures, applying advanced knowledge to ensure safety and performance.

The role includes reviewing design work, providing technical guidance, developing criteria, inspecting bridges, and delivering training to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required or equivalent.
• Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board is required or acceptable.
• Two or more years of additional professional civil engineering experience may substitute for degree or certificate as allowed.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Reviews: Conduct quality assurance evaluations of bridge design and construction loading activities
• Technical Guidance: Provide engineering guidance to resolve bridge design and construction problems
• Design Evaluation: Review bridge design work, price proposals and consultant submissions to recommend appropriate actions
• Engineering Standards: Assist with development and implementation of statewide bridge design criteria and specifications
• Bridge Inspections: Inspect complex bridges to assess structural integrity and recommend repair or replacement needs
• Training Support: Develop and deliver technical training to bridge engineering staff at the Central Office and district offices

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Job description

Your engineering decisions can help millions travel safely every day! As the Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges) for the Department of Transportation, you lead key quality assurance efforts that guide the design of major structures. This role gives you space to apply advanced knowledge and support statewide improvements. Step into a role that promotes innovation and professional development!

This position supports statewide bridge design quality assurance and helps guide engineering decisions that affect major transportation structures. As a Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges), you will perform the following duties:

• Quality Assurance Reviews: Conduct quality assurance evaluations of bridge design and construction loading activities
• Technical Guidance: Provide engineering guidance to resolve bridge design and construction problems
• Design Evaluation: Review bridge design work, price proposals and consultant submissions to recommend appropriate actions
• Engineering Standards: Assist with development and implementation of statewide bridge design criteria and specifications
• Bridge Inspections: Inspect complex bridges to assess structural integrity and recommend repair or replacement needs
• Training Support: Develop and deliver technical training to bridge engineering staff at the Central Office and district offices

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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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 Harrisburg. 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.

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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.