Assistant Maintenance Operations Engineer (Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation))

Step into a great opportunity to blend engineering expertise with hands-on coordination across multiple maintenance programs. As an Assistant Maintenance Operations Engineer with the Department of Transportation, you will provide guidance, technical leadership, and support for projects that impact communities every day. This role offers variety, collaboration, and the chance to influence improvements throughout the region. Be part of a team dedicated to safe operations and efficient transportation services.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and recommendations for maintenance improvements and evaluate complex project issues.
• Manage Turnback, Comprehensive Maintenance, and Municipal Snow Programs and coordinate details with municipalities.
• Work with maintenance, construction, and municipal teams to support accurate program implementation.
• Plan and supervise district line painting activities, maintain quality standards, and track program progress.
• Review posted and bonded roads, address hauling concerns, and prepare excess maintenance agreements.
• Guide roadside specialists, inspectors, and interns while monitoring performance and resolving issues.

Requirements

• Six 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
• 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; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Schedule

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours may change based on vendor availability or due to season and/or operational needs.

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Bridgeville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $77,164 (before taxes).