Engineering Technician
About the role
This position offers a structured 12-month training program to develop drafting skills and support the creation of transportation plans. Upon completion, final job placement will be in the Design Unit.
Responsibilities
- Drafting Tasks: Prepare highway, bridge, and right-of-way plans using CADD workstations and basic drafting tools.
- Design Support: Assist with checking grades, drawing profiles, creating cross sections, and calculating earthwork and materials.
- Survey Use: Interpret deeds, survey notes, and three dimensional data to develop accurate plan sheets.
- Plan Preparation: Create layouts, drainage sheets, maps, sketches, graphs, and other materials for presentations and design work.
- Technical Tools: Use systems such as Roadway Management System (RMS) and Auto Tab to gather information and produce tabulations, summaries, and estimates.
- Field Participation: Take part in field views, inspections, and meetings and prepare meeting minutes when needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
- Other Requirements: Must meet the PA residency requirement.
Benefits
Full-time employment with work hours from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework opportunities available upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Pay
Starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
Schedule
Full-time employment with work hours from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework opportunities available upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Contact Information
For more information on how to meet PA residency requirements, visit Residency Guidelines. For assistance with TRS, call 711.