Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) to lead maintenance across Dauphin County, guiding crews and planning programs. You will oversee safety, traffic control, and partnerships to support roadway needs.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, professional civil engineering licensure or EIT pathway, and substantial experience. Public service, AWS options, and PA residency details are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience or five years with an associate degree, or two years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Engineer-in-Training certificate required or acceptable by the PA State Registration Board.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations by managing crews and planning work programs.
• Ensure safe roadway practices and proper traffic control setups.
• Coordinate Agility agreements and partnerships to support roadway needs.
• Inspect projects and develop priority planning from field observations and complaints.
• Oversee personnel, including performance reviews and scheduling.

Education

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into a leadership role that strengthens roadway operations throughout Dauphin County. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) with the Department of Transportation, you will guide important maintenance activities that keep local roads safe and dependable. This position offers the chance to lead teams, shape long-range plans, and apply engineering knowledge to real-world needs. Join a mission-driven agency where your expertise helps move communities forward.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads maintenance operations by managing crews, planning work programs, and ensuring safe and effective roadway practices throughout an assigned region. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and plans for surface treatment, patching, snow removal, bridge work, and other operations
• Crew Management: Supervise general and specialized crews and ensure proper training for safe and efficient work
• Agility Coordination: Promote and negotiate Agility agreements and maintain partnerships that support roadway needs
• Work Evaluation: Inspect projects, review conditions, and develop priority planning based on field observations and complaints
• Safety Leadership: Ensure proper traffic control setups, enforce safety procedures, and encourage proactive accident prevention
• Personnel Oversight: Handle performance reviews, scheduling, disciplinary actions, coaching, and problem resolution for assigned staff

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. 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.

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 Requirements

• 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.