Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) Environmental Unit (DOT, District 5 Only)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) in Allentown, PA. The role leads environmental and engineering work, oversees permitting, stormwater programs, and waste management to support transportation projects, and provides technical and team leadership.

A Professional Engineer license is valued; candidates must meet civil engineering experience requirements and be able to telework part-time per policy.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty or equivalent.
• Five years with a related degree and EIT certification.
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Oversight: ensure compliance with laws and permit conditions across programs.
• Program Management: guide MS4, SEMP, and waste initiatives through planning and reporting.
• Permit Coordination: review, prepare, and evaluate environmental permits and supporting engineering documents.
• Technical Review: analyze hydrology and hydraulic reports and ensure consistency with permit requirements.
• Field Evaluation: conduct site assessments and coordinate corrective actions related to stormwater and waste activities.
• Team Leadership: supervise staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance within the Environmental Unit.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Leadership

Environmental compliance

Education

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

The Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) position with the Department of Transportation offers an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to guide important environmental and engineering work. This role provides the chance to lead complex programs that protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources while supporting transportation progress. You will help shape the future of district operations by applying engineering principles in meaningful ways. Individuals seeking a leadership role with real impact will find this position rewarding.

This position oversees environmental permitting, stormwater programs, and waste management activities that support transportation projects throughout the District. A Professional Engineer License is viewed as an asset and may enhance effectiveness in completing assigned tasks. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation), you will perform the following duties:

• Environmental Oversight:Manage compliance with laws, regulations, and permit conditions across all assigned programs
• Program Management:Guide MS4, SEMP, and waste initiatives through planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Permit Coordination:Review, prepare, and evaluate environmental permits and supporting engineering documents
• Technical Review:Analyze Hydrology and Hydraulic reports and ensure consistency with permit requirements
• Field Evaluation:Conduct site assessments and coordinate corrective actions related to stormwater and waste activities
• Team Leadership:Supervise staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance within the Environmental Unit

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.
• 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 Allentown. 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.

Organization or Location Restrictions:

• This posting is restricted to Department of Transportation, District 5 to include Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill County employees only.

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.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment
    • Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and
    • (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
  • Voluntary Demotion

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Civil Engineer (Bridges)
  • Civil Engineer (General)
  • Civil Engineer (Structural)
  • Civil Engineer (Transportation)
  • Civil Engineer Supervisor
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.