Salary: $88,020.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Off Srvs
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 1116G
Position Number: 00169712
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00083500
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Office Services
Worksite Address: 400 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Email: ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position supports PennDOT by providing engineering expertise for facility design, maintenance, construction and upgrades across the state. As a Civil Engineer Consultant, you will perform the following duties:
- Design Oversight: Review contractor and architect plans to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and schedules
- Facility Inspections: Evaluate repairs, renovations, and structural work performed at PennDOT facilities
- Technical Support: Provide engineering guidance on new buildings, upgrades, and specialized systems such as water and sewer facilities
- Project Coordination: Work with managers, engineers, and municipalities on design approvals, planning, and construction activities
- Cost Analysis: Prepare detailed estimates using industry cost data to support budgeting and project planning
- Regulatory Compliance: Interpret construction codes, hazardous material regulations, and safety standards for facility projects
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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Travel is required.
- This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
- 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:- Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty.
Special Requirement:- This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Condition of Employment:- This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
Other Requirements:- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- 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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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 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/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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