Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coatesville (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) to lead inspection activities, oversee construction, and provide engineering guidance to meet highway and bridge standards. The role emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and field leadership across projects in Pennsylvania.

You will manage teams, review plans, and coordinate with municipal and utility partners while ensuring compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty and an Engineer-in-Training certificate.
• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty and an Engineer-in-Training certificate; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations to resolve complex construction issues and support field decisions.
• Manage construction activities, interpret plans, and ensure work meets design standards and specifications.
• Work with municipalities, utilities, emergency services, and other partners to resolve project concerns.
• Prepare work orders, estimates, reports, and material certifications for project tracking and compliance.
• Direct inspection of materials and workmanship and review construction practices for quality and safety.
• Plan and evaluate work, conduct performance reviews, guide training needs, and support staff development.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Project Oversight

Stakeholder Coordination

Documentation Management

Inspection Supervision

Team Leadership

Education

Six years civil eng experience + EIT

Five years civil eng exp + Assoc degree

Two years civil eng exp + Bachelors

Job description

Bring your engineering skills to the forefront as a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) with the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will oversee major construction work, support project teams, and help ensure that roads and bridges are built to the highest standards. The work is fast-paced, engaging, and full of opportunities to grow as a leader. Become part of a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving forward.

This position leads inspection activities, directs construction oversight, and provides engineering guidance to ensure that highway and bridge projects meet all required standards. The work involves supervising inspections, resolving technical problems, supporting project documentation, and coordinating with partners throughout the construction process. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Engineering Analysis: Perform technical evaluations to resolve complex construction issues and support field decisions
• Project Oversight: Manage construction activities, interpret plans, and ensure work meets design standards and specifications
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with municipalities, utilities, emergency services, and other partners to resolve project concerns
• Documentation Management: Prepare work orders, estimates, reports, and material certifications for project tracking and compliance
• Inspection Supervision: Direct inspection of materials and workmanship and review construction practices for quality and safety
• Team Leadership: Plan and evaluate work, conduct performance reviews, guide training needs, and support staff development

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, with rotating on-call.
• Overtime as needed
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis. 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 Coatesville. 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.

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.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional 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 towww.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.

• 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.