Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's PennDOT invites experienced engineers to join as a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) in Fayette County. You will guide maintenance and engineering projects, apply engineering principles, solve complex problems, and support safe roadway conditions.

You will lead planning, inspections, and improvements with skilled teams, and make strategic decisions that impact daily transportation across the county.

Qualifications

Five years of civil engineering experience with EIT certification and an associate degree.
Six years of civil engineering experience with EIT certification.
Two years of civil engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

Engineering Review: Analyze maintenance projects and recommend safety improvements.
Crew Oversight: Supervise general and specialized crews during highway/bridge maintenance.
Work Planning: Prepare drafts of long-range, annual, monthly, and weekly work plans.
Project Evaluation: Review estimates, funding requests, and resource needs for seasonal operations.
Agility Coordination: Develop and oversee agility agreements while meeting with local partners to set priorities.
Inspection Management: Conduct inspections of operations, construction work, and environmental clearances.

Skills

Civil engineering

Engineering supervision

Project planning

Environmental compliance

Education

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a career where you could help lead roadway operations that keep communities moving safely and efficiently? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) and help guide important maintenance and engineering projects across Fayette County. This role challenges you to apply engineering principles, solve complex problems, and support safe roadway conditions. You will work with skilled teams to oversee planning, inspections, and improvements that strengthen the county's transportation systems. Apply today to step into a leadership role where your strategic decisions have a meaningful impact every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the County Maintenance Manager by applying engineering principles to guide maintenance operations and ensure safe roadway conditions. The primary focus of this role includes reviewing projects, supervising crews, coordinating inspections, and overseeing environmental and emergency responsibilities. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

Engineering Review: Analyze maintenance projects, apply comprehensive engineering judgment, and recommend safety improvements
Crew Oversight: Supervise general and specialized crews during highway and bridge maintenance activities
Work Planning: Prepare drafts of long range, annual, monthly, and weekly work plans
Project Evaluation: Review estimates, funding requests, and resource needs for seasonal and annual operations
Agility Coordination: Develop and oversee agility agreements while meeting with local partners to set priorities
Inspection Management: Conduct inspections of operations, construction work, and environmental clearances

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.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position .
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:

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
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
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 the Guidance 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 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.