Senior Civil Engineer Manager - Operations

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Cannon Run West (PA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer Manager in King of Prussia, PA, to lead complex traffic operations and long-term planning for PennDOT. You will oversee major programs including work zones, traffic systems, and roadway safety, guiding district initiatives and critical infrastructure improvements.

The role requires five years of professional civil engineering experience with two years directing others, a Pennsylvania PE license, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional civil engineering experience including two years of directing the work of civil engineers.
• Valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct district programs for work zones, traffic control, signage, pavement markings, and incident management.
• Guide planning, design, installation, and operation of advanced traffic management and communication systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple contracts for ITS maintenance, staffing, integration, and operational support.
• Develop long term goals, policies, procedures, and work standards to support district business needs.
• Allocate staff, funding, and technology to ensure programs meet performance expectations.
• Work with local partners, agencies, and task forces to support regional transportation goals.

Job description

Salary

$96,118.00 - $136,842.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60887-11161

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 600

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

11161

Position Number

50533932

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00080600

Bureau / Division

Transportation, District 6-0

Worksite Address

7000 Geerdes Boulevard

City

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19406

Contact Name

Ashwin Patel

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Take on a senior engineering role that leads complex traffic operations and long-term planning for PennDOT. The Senior Civil Engineer Manager position offers the opportunity to oversee major programs involving work zones, traffic systems, and roadway safety. Your guidance will influence regional operations and support critical infrastructure improvements. Be part of an agency committed to progress and public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees major engineering, traffic operations, and infrastructure programs that support safe and efficient travel across the district. As a Senior Civil Engineer Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Direct district programs for work zones, traffic control, signage, pavement markings, and incident management
• Traffic Systems Oversight: Guide planning, design, installation, and operation of advanced traffic management and communication systems
• Contract Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple contracts for ITS maintenance, staffing, integration, and operational support
• Strategic Planning: Develop long term goals, policies, procedures, and work standards to support district business needs
• Resource Coordination: Allocate staff, funding, and technology to ensure programs meet performance expectations
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with local partners, agencies, and task forces to support regional transportation goals

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to 5 days per pay 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 King of Prussia. 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 $96,118 (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:

• Five years of professional civil engineering experience including two years of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Conditions of Employment:

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

Other Requirements:

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

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.