Civil Engineer Trainee
About the role
This position provides hands-on experience in surveying, drafting, construction inspection, and maintenance activities. The work helps develop practical engineering abilities used in transportation and structural projects.
Responsibilities
- On the Job Training: Learn various aspects of civil engineering through a structured hands-on training program
- Surveying Tasks: Learn and operate surveying instruments and assist with preliminary and final surveys
- Drafting Work: Prepare alignments, profiles, and structural details for roads and bridges
- Construction Inspection: Check materials and workmanship to ensure adherence to specifications
- Traffic Studies: Assist with speed studies, signage reviews, and accident investigations
- Maintenance Support: Participate in seasonal county maintenance activities
Requirements
Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Multiple positions available. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week, based on District protocols. 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 Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Qualifications
- One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering
Benefits
Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,658.00 (before taxes).
Pay
Starting annual salary of $67,658.00 (before taxes)
Schedule
Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Multiple positions available. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week, based on District protocols. 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 Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Application
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.