Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges) in King of Prussia to lead major bridge inspection activities and guide critical engineering decisions. This role emphasizes teamwork across complex projects to protect travelers statewide.

The position offers full-time civil service employment with a structured schedule and potential telework options. Applicants should have significant civil engineering experience and an Engineer-in-Training credential, with a

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, with an Engineer-in-Training certificate; or five years with an EIT plus an associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field; or two years with a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bridge inspection programs and ensure compliance with national safety standards.
• Evaluate inspection reports, load ratings, and maintenance needs to support safe bridge conditions.
• Lead engineers and consultants, approve work products, and manage performance evaluations.
• Develop scopes of work, review proposals, and oversee consultant contracts for bridge inspections.
• Monitor priority repair items, coordinate work orders, and ensure timely documentation.
• Assist in selecting bridge projects for improvement programs and prepare cost estimates.

Education

Engineer-in-Training certificate or equivalent

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology or related field

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Salary

$80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58962-1114B

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 600

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1114B

Position Number

00041552

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B5

Pay Group

ST08

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

Shawn Larkins

THE POSITION

Step into a leadership role that helps keep Pennsylvania's bridges safe and dependable. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges) for the Department of Transportation, you will guide major inspection activities and support important engineering decisions. This position offers meaningful responsibility and teamwork across complex projects. Join a mission-driven group focused on protecting travelers statewide.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees bridge inspection programs and related engineering work to ensure structures meet federal and state safety standards. It involves supervising staff, reviewing reports, coordinating with partners, and guiding technical decisions. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges), you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Oversight: Manage bridge inspections for state and municipal structures and ensure compliance with national standards
• Engineering Review: Evaluate inspection reports, load ratings, and maintenance needs to support safe bridge conditions
• Staff Supervision: Lead engineers and consultants, approve work products, and administer performance evaluations
• Contract Coordination: Develop scopes of work, review proposals, and oversee consultant contracts for bridge inspections
• Maintenance Tracking: Monitor priority repair items, coordinate work orders, and ensure timely documentation
• Program Planning: Support selection of bridge projects for improvement programs and prepare cost estimates

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• 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 $80,646 (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:

• 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 Requirement:

• 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.