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Job description
Salary
$73,859.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location
Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS- T
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 600
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/5/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
1112T
Position Number
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
District 6-0
Worksite Address
7000 Geerdes Boulevard
City
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19406
Contact Name
Sibty Hasan
Contact Email
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS- T). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 14, 2026 TO AUGUST 27, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Step into a role where your work helps millions of people reach their destinations! The Civil Engineer position at the Department of Transportation places you at the center of major highway improvements. You will use your engineering skills to guide projects from early planning through final design. Apply today and join a team that values innovation and problem solving!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the preparation of roadway designs and engineering details needed to advance PennDOT projects. This specialized work includes drafting, calculating project elements, and assembling complete plan packages that guide construction. As a Civil Engineer, you will perform the following duties:
Design Preparation: 3D model development for engineering design. Develop construction and right-of-way drawings and determine quantities for a wide-range of roadway projects
Geometry Calculations: Compute grade lines, curve data, drainage needs, and earthwork quantities for design accuracy
Drafting Activities: Produce detailed plans using CADD tools from preliminary layouts to final drawings
Field Support: Assist engineers during field visits by taking notes, measurements, and reference sketches
Data Interpretation: Apply survey notes, aerial photographs, and engineering information to support project designs
Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, report hazards, and understand emergency actions for all work areas
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 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days in a 10 day pay 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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:
Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
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; or
Four 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; or
One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
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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