civil engineer trainee

Salary $67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually Location Montgomery County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60867-11119 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 600 Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/1/2026 11:59 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 0600 Bureau / Division Transportation - Engineering District 6-0 Worksite Address 7000 Geerdes Boulevard City King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19406 Contact Name Kathleen Keegan Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Are you looking to jump-start your civil engineering career? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer Trainee! This twelve-month training program is designed to develop the engineering skills, abilities, and knowledge required of a PennDOT Civil Engineer.Through on-the-job learning activities, you will gain exposure to bridge engineering, transportation engineering, hydraulic engineering, or general civil engineering, which will prepare you to advance into a permanent position within the district. Join the Department of Transportation and drive your career forward! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the development of skills in bridge engineering, transportation engineering, and/or soils engineering environment, along with related support activities. This position could be permanently assigned in either Design, Construction, Operations, or Maintenance. As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you will perform the following duties: 1. Training Participation: Attend and engage in all assigned rotations across district, field, and maintenance settings 2. Engineering Support: Assist with studies, reviews, and inspections that build knowledge of PennDOT operations 3. Field Analysis: Observe and assess conditions to support engineering judgments and project recommendations 4. Technical Reporting: Draft or contribute to reports and documents related to design, geotechnical work, and safety issues 5. Project Assistance: Support construction, maintenance, traffic analysis, and materials testing tasks as assigned Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment. 2. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **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). 5. 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: 1. 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 2. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering. 3. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within ten months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Conditions of Employment: 1. This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension. Other Requirements: 1. PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title. 2. You must be able to perform essential job fu ctions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may ... For full info follow application link. 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.