Civil Engineer Trainee (Multiple Vacancies)

The Commonwealth of PA is seeking dedicated candidates for the position of Civil Engineer Trainee within the Department of Environmental Protection. This role involves completing a one-year training rotation through various units in the PennDOT Engineering District 5 Office, focusing on developing a strong Civil Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Developing a strong Civil Engineering background is critical to a successful career with the Department of Transportation - it is so much more than just roadways!
• A successful candidate will complete a one-year training rotation through multiple units in the PennDOT Engineering District 5 Office
• Work is assigned by an immediate supervisor for each segment of the rotation and is reviewed before moving onto the next unit
• Upon completion of the training year, Trainees can expect to be placed into a permanent position with one of the units they worked through
• Units may include materials, roadway planning, project management, bridge design and inspection, permits, traffic, environmental, and construction

Skills

• 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
• 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree
• Possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Vision
• Dental
• Wellness programs
• Multiple retirement and investment plan options
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Work-from-home opportunities
• Internal mobility
• Professional development
• Workplace charitable giving
• Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships

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