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THE POSITIONShape the Future of Transportation with PennDOT District 9!Are you a passionate civil engineer eager to leverage your skills on impactful projects? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in designing and improving Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure.This is your chance to:
Make a real difference: Contribute to a variety of highway, bridge, and multi-modal projects that connect communities and propel economic growth.
Gain valuable experience: Work alongside seasoned professionals in both in-house and consultant design squads, expanding your knowledge and expertise.
Develop your technical skills: Utilize cutting-edge software and tools to conduct technical reviews, prepare project scopes, and manage consultant selection.
Be part of a collaborative team: Interact with engineers, designers, and project managers to ensure the success of transportation initiatives.
This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to launch a rewarding career in civil engineering and shape the future of Pennsylvania's transportation network!DESCRIPTION OF WORKBecome a Design Influencer:As a Civil Engineer (Transportation), you'll play a vital role in both the in-house and consultant design squads, ensuring the quality and efficiency of transportation projects.
Technical Expertise: Conduct comprehensive reviews of project plans and designs for highways, bridges, and multi-modal systems.
Project Management Prowess: Develop scopes of work, manage consultant selection processes, and collaborate with external partners.
Problem-Solving Skills: Analyze proposals, assess consultant qualifications, and identify potential project challenges.
Communication and Collaboration: Work effectively with internal and external teams to ensure project clarity and success.
This position offers a dynamic and enriching environment for a recent graduate eager to learn, contribute, and make a lasting impact.We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer who thrives in a collaborative setting. Are you ready to take your career to the next level?Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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. 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 Hollidaysburg.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (commonwealth title); 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; or
Four 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 degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
One year of 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.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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.