Civil Engineer (Transportation)

The Department of Transportation is looking to hire a Civil Engineer (Transportation) to undertake various engineering tasks related to the design and analysis of the District's structures. This role involves creating plans for maintenance, rehabilitation, and new construction projects. The engineer will support the review and approval process for local bridge inspections and prioritize maintenance within the District. Additionally, the position serves as an aide to the Local Bridge Coordinator and Maintenance Squad Leader, tackling unique challenges and reviewing completed work for precision and compliance with technical standards. Responsibilities also include retrieving and entering data into the Bridge Maintenance and Management Systems. Apply today!

In this role, you will be responsible for creating plans for the replacement of superstructures on plank beams, developing maintenance repair strategies, and planning for the replacement of maintenance box culverts. You will provide support to the Local Bridge Project Manager by assisting in the development of the Engineering and Construction Management System (ECMS), drafting paper agreements, and formulating federal reimbursement agreements. Your responsibilities will also include monitoring inspection costs and budgeting for inspections, as well as ensuring compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) for all inspection agreements. Additionally, you will review and approve County Maintenance work plans, as well as all local bridge inspection reports and load ratings. Your design work will encompass reinforced concrete box culverts, simple span steel bridges, reinforced concrete structures, and prestressed concrete bridges, including their foundations and substructures such as abutments and retaining walls. You will operate independently within the framework of established technical standards and specifications, and may participate in or conduct field views for minor projects to ascertain design requirements. Your duties will also involve conducting various bridge deck tests, including Pachometer, Half Cell, Chloride Ion Test, and Delamination Mapping. As the team leader during the preparation of bridge rehabilitation plans, you will inspect structural members, foundation supports, and components to determine the necessary rehabilitation work. You will prepare design submissions, including Hydrologic and Hydraulic Reports, Type, Size, and Location Reports, and Foundation Approvals, with guidance from the Squad Leader and in accordance with Design Manuals and Technical Guidelines. Furthermore, you will review design submissions from consultant engineers for completeness and accuracy, perform engineering computations and stress analyses, and engage in design work for both new structures and the rehabilitation of existing bridges. Your role will also involve maintaining and updating computer programs, conducting complex computer analyses related to hydraulics, bridge geometry, and component design, and interpreting the results for structural design while collecting data and analyzing existing bridges.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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 Clearfield.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
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's 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.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.