Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor - Bridges

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is actively seeking a skilled professional to fill the position of Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges).

This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team in the intricate field of bridge design, where the selected candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive preparation, meticulous verification, and thorough evaluation of bridge plans.

Additionally, the role includes overseeing construction coordination and managing a variety of projects to ensure they meet established standards and timelines.

The ideal applicant will leverage their engineering knowledge and principles to make well-informed decisions and exercise sound judgment, both of which are essential for the successful completion of work assignments.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers—apply today!

Requirements

In this position, you will utilize established engineering principles and design standards to uphold project quality by meticulously reviewing and approving various design submissions.

Your role will require you to apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate existing site conditions that could impede adherence to current PennDOT specifications and standards.

Furthermore, you will draw upon your expertise to recommend safety improvements for integration into design projects.

As the head of the bridge design team, you will oversee the preparation, verification, and assessment of bridge plans and specifications.

Your duties will also encompass researching, implementing, and promoting the adoption of modern technologies to develop safe and maintainable bridge designs.

Effective communication and collaboration, both internally and externally, will be crucial in defining clear scopes of work, ensuring that all stages of project design are cohesively integrated.You will be responsible for creating schedules and distributing work assignments that maximize resource efficiency, ensuring that bridge replacement projects are completed on time and within budget.

It is vital to submit Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) applications to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) well ahead of schedule—specifically, at least four months prior to the plan checking date milestone—to align with letting dates.

Additionally, you will prepare cost estimates to support the latest departmental initiatives, including scoping and design field views.

You will also need to submit Type, Size, and Location submissions six months before the plan checking date milestone for all necessary projects.

Coordination with the roadway Project Manager will be essential to secure funding and to request surveys and borings by November for all projects with preliminary engineering funding planned for the upcoming year.

Finally, you will ensure that the environmental footprint is submitted by the milestone date on the letting schedule and that all project documentation is archived electronically, including design comparisons and final reports.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of 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 Montoursville. 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Six 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
• 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; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline.

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.

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.

Additional 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.