Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges)

About the role

Your engineering decisions can help millions travel safely every day! As the Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges) for the Department of Transportation, you lead key quality assurance efforts that guide the design of major structures. This role gives you space to apply advanced knowledge and support statewide improvements. Step into a role that promotes innovation and professional development!

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Reviews: Conduct quality assurance evaluations of bridge design and construction loading activities
• Technical Guidance: Provide engineering guidance to resolve bridge design and construction problems
• Design Evaluation: Review bridge design work, price proposals and consultant submissions to recommend appropriate actions
• Engineering Standards: Assist with development and implementation of statewide bridge design criteria and specifications
• Bridge Inspections: Inspect complex bridges to assess structural integrity and recommend repair or replacement needs
• Training Support: Develop and deliver technical training to bridge engineering staff at the Central Office and district offices

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training 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;
• 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;
• 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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework)