Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) in Uniontown, PA to lead complex highway and bridge construction initiatives from planning through completion. The role emphasizes engineering leadership, project coordination, and effective oversight to ensure high-quality infrastructure for Pennsylvanians.

The position includes a standard civil service schedule with potential telework opportunities.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty and an Engineer-in-Training certificate or equivalent.
• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty plus EIT and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or related field; or
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and oversee inspection activities for complex highway and bridge construction projects.
• Direct multiple construction projects and supervise progress from assignment to completion.
• Monitor materials, workmanship, and inspections to ensure contract compliance.
• Interpret plans, evaluate project conditions, and adjust methods, quantities, and schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utilities, contractors, railroads, emergency services and other stakeholders.
• Supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and provide coaching.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

Salary: $80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location: Fayette County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-61899-1114T

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Dstr Off 1200

Opening Date: 11/10/2026

Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 1114T

Position Number: 00030382

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: B5

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00081200

Bureau / Division: District Office 1200

Worksite Address: 825 N Gallatin Avenue Extension

City: Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15401

Contact Name: Jordan McKeever

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Help shape the future of transportation projects across Pennsylvania! As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) with the Department of Transportation, you will lead complex highway and bridge construction efforts that have a lasting impact on the traveling public. Your engineering expertise and leadership will help guide projects from planning through completion. Join a team where your decisions help deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides engineering leadership and oversees inspection activities for complex highway and bridge construction projects. The role ensures work is completed according to approved plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements while supporting project teams and stakeholders. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Engineering Leadership: Provide technical guidance, perform engineering analyses, and resolve complex construction issues
• Project Management: Direct multiple construction projects and oversee progress from assignment through project completion
• Construction Oversight: Monitor materials, workmanship, and inspection activities to verify compliance with contract requirements
• Field Decision Making: Interpret plans, evaluate project conditions, and recommend adjustments to methods, quantities, and schedules
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with municipalities, utilities, contractors, railroads, emergency services, and other stakeholders to address project needs
• Staff Supervision: Assign work, evaluate performance, develop employees, and provide coaching and leadership to inspection staff

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.
• You will work closely with vendors, and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• 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 Uniontown. 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 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).

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.