Civil Engineer Trainee

Launch Your Engineering Career with Impact! Join the PennDOT District 9 family and become a Civil Engineer Trainee (CET). This is your chance to gain hands‑on experience across various civil engineering disciplines while contributing to critical transportation projects. Our comprehensive 12‑month training program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in bridge, transportation, hydraulic, or geotechnical engineering.

As a CET, you'll be actively involved in various aspects of civil engineering through a structured training program. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Get Your Hands Dirty:
  Assist with field data collection, traffic studies, and construction inspections.
• Design and Analysis:
  Contribute to preliminary engineering studies, draft reports, and prepare design elements for highway and bridge projects.
• Technical Expertise:
  Develop proficiency in using industry‑standard software and tools for civil engineering applications.
• Rotational Program:
  Experience diverse work environments across Design, Construction, and Maintenance divisions, including the Central Office in Harrisburg.

This position offers a dynamic and enriching experience that will propel your engineering knowledge and career aspirations.

We're looking for passionate and motivated individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to meaningful projects. Are you ready to make your mark?

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• 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 on project assignments. 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 Hollidaysburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

• This position requires possession of an active non‑commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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.