Civil Engineer Trainee

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to recruit a Civil Engineer Trainee who will engage in a comprehensive training program aimed at cultivating practical expertise in various civil engineering disciplines, including bridge engineering, transportation engineering, civil structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, and geotechnical engineering. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a 12-month training initiative that emphasizes a hands-on approach, allowing trainees to develop essential engineering skills in a real-world work environment. By immersing themselves in on-the-job experiences, candidates will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will serve as a solid foundation for their future careers in civil engineering. If you are eager to embark on this exciting journey, we encourage you to apply today!

In the context of a rotational assignment within the Environmental Unit, the individual provides valuable support to professional staff by assisting in the collection, organization, and preparation of essential information for environmental permit applications. This work is conducted under the supervision of a Civil Engineer specializing in Transportation or the District Permit Coordinator. The role involves participating in environmental field assessments to evaluate site conditions, which is crucial for compiling documentation necessary for Categorical Exclusion Evaluations (CEEs) and associated permits. Additionally, the individual contributes to the review process of various plans, including stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, as well as hydrologic and hydraulic data. Furthermore, the role encompasses tracking actions related to permits and systematically organizing environmental documentation to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and permitting requirements.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 Oil City, PA.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,861.00 (before taxes).

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of civil engineering experience, and an 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 in a closely related field, which includes or was supplemented by major course work in civil engineering; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within nine months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
  
  

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

• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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.
  
  

• 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.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
  
  

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.