Civil Engineer Trainee

Job Title: Civil Engineer Trainee

Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

About the Role

This twelve-month training program is designed to develop the engineering skills, abilities, and knowledge required of a PennDOT Civil Engineer. Through on-the-job learning activities, you will gain exposure to bridge engineering, transportation engineering, hydraulic engineering, or general civil engineering, preparing you for a permanent position within the district.

Description of Work

This position supports the development of skills in bridge engineering, transportation engineering, and/or soils engineering, along with related support activities. The role could be permanently assigned in Design, Construction, Operations, or Maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Participation: Attend and engage in all assigned rotations across district, field, and maintenance settings.
• Engineering Support: Assist with studies, reviews, and inspections that build knowledge of PennDOT operations.
• Field Analysis: Observe and assess conditions to support engineering judgments and project recommendations.
• Technical Reporting: Draft or contribute to reports and documents related to design, geotechnical work, and safety issues.
• Project Assistance: Support construction, maintenance, traffic analysis, and materials testing tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework is not an option for this position.
• Salary: Most new employees to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will start at an annual salary of $67,658.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of civil engineering experience AND a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering.
• Applicants within ten months of graduating with a qualifying degree will be considered.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid, non-suspended driver's license.

Other Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Application Instructions

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Information supporting eligibility must be provided on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may lead to disqualification.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only, not for misrepresentation or assistance during interviews.

Veterans Preference

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711

Accommodations

• If you need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request with the interviewer in advance.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including supplemental questions, serves as your exam. No additional test center exam is required.
• Your score is based on the detailed information provided on your application and supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this posting only.
• Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or lead to disqualification.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.