Utility Relocation Technician

About the role

The Utility Relocation Technician position with the Department of Transportation supports public projects that keep Pennsylvania connected. You will work with designers, project managers, and utility partners to ensure smooth coordination, build technical knowledge, and contribute to improvements in roads and bridges, strengthening communities and public safety.

Responsibilities

• Project Guidance: Provide direction on utility coordination needs for projects of varying complexity.
• Utility Coordination: Maintain contact with utility companies and oversee progress to meet project milestones.
• Site Visits: Travel to project locations to conduct field views and lead on‑site coordination meetings.
• Plan Review: Examine relocation plans to ensure compliance with manuals and established standards.
• Technical Support: Assist partners using the Utility Relocation Management System to move projects toward clearance.
• Issue Resolution: Work with project staff to track progress, resolve disputes, and support scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• One year as an Engineering Technician (or equivalent Federal Government job title) performing utility relocation work; or
• One year of technical utility relocation work experience plus an associate’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, or design and drafting technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of technical utility relocation work.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at a starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).

Schedule

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.

Telework: Up to three days per week from an approved location in Pennsylvania, provided you have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection. Telework eligibility is subject to change.