About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Civil Engineer Trainee opportunity in dunmore, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location
Lackawanna County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 400
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/6/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
11119
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
PennDOT District 4-0 Engineering Office
Worksite Address
55 Keystone Industrial Park
City
Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18512
Contact Name
Dana Perraglia
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
PennDOT invites you to begin an exciting path as a Civil Engineer Trainee. This opportunity helps you learn real world engineering practices that make a positive impact on communities across the state. You will gain valuable knowledge through daily assignments that promote growth and success. Start your career strong by becoming a Civil Engineer Trainee with PennDOT.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position will prepare for a Civil Engineer position by completing a 12-month Civil Engineering training program. You will learn essential skills through practical assignments and guided instruction.
As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:Survey Support: Learn and apply surveying techniques for preliminary and construction activities
Drafting Tasks : Produce basic engineering drawings and design details for transportation projects
Materials Inspection: Check construction materials and workmanship for compliance with standards
Traffic Studies: Assist with traffic control reviews and related investigations
Maintenance Activities: Participate in seasonal roadway maintenance operations
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Limited telework eligibility during probationary period. 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 Dunmore. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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; or
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within nine months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. 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.
Who can apply
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