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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Civil Engineer Trainee in Pennsylvania
Civil Engineer Trainee
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Civil Engineer Trainee
Salary
$64,861.00 - $77,321.00 Annually
Location
Venango County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-12828-11119
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 100
Opening Date
12/04/2024
Closing Date
1/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
11119
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00080100
Bureau / Division
TR Dstr Off 100
Worksite Address
255 Elm Street
City
Oil City, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16301
Contact Name
Erin Freer
Contact Phone
814.678.7399
Contact Email
efreer@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for candidates to fill a Civil Engineer Trainee role. This opportunity is designed to immerse trainees in the diverse units within Penn DOT, allowing them to gain valuable insights and experience. Over the course of a 12-month Civil Engineering Training Program, participants will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance into a Civil Engineer position. Throughout this training, individuals will enhance their practical expertise in various engineering disciplines, including bridge engineering, transportation engineering, and soils engineering. Do not miss your chance to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role is designed to prepare individuals for a career as a Civil Engineer through a comprehensive 12-month training program focused on Civil Engineering. During this training, participants will gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in various areas, including bridge engineering, transportation engineering, and soils engineering.
The employee in this position will engage in a range of activities aimed at enhancing their technical expertise in civil engineering. These activities include surveying, drafting, designing, inspecting construction materials and processes, managing traffic control, and planning maintenance operations. As part of a survey team, the employee will learn to conduct preliminary, construction, and final surveys, receiving guidance on the operation of surveying instruments, interpreting plans and blueprints, and understanding surveying principles.
Additionally, the employee will contribute to the development of construction plans for roads, bridges, and other structures by plotting alignments, profiles, and topographical features, while also assessing how terrain impacts structural integrity. Responsibilities will include preparing detailed plans for foundational elements such as piles and footings, as well as calculating material quantities for design and pre-construction estimates. The employee will also inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with established specifications and standards.
Involvement in traffic control studies will be part of the role, focusing on aspects such as speed limits, accident analysis, and signalization. The employee will also participate in County Maintenance projects throughout the year, performing related tasks as necessary. Work assignments will be determined by the current unit, with ongoing reviews and written evaluations provided upon completion of each training phase.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00007494) .
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.
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 & ELIGIBILITY
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 seven months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.aspx and 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.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
CS-Driver's License Details V2 - If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much college coursework have you completed in civil engineering, or in a closely related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
04
11119 - Do you possess a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
05
11119 - If you currently do not have a conferred bachelor's degree, are you within 7 months of possessing a conferred bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or in a closely related field, which includes or was supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering?
If yes, please indicate in the text box what date do you expect to receive your degree. Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
06
How many years of full-time civil engineering experience do you possess?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
07
CS-MET If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08
Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
If yes, please provide your certificate number and the issuing state in the text box. Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
09
CS-INSTRUCTIONS - SINGLE/DOUBLE FER, CERTIFICATION, ETC. You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
10
Do you possess at least 3 months of work or college internship experience in the area of civil engineering?
Yes
No
11
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
