Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take the driver's seat in Commonwealth infrastructure management? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) to direct the inspection of materials and workmanship on construction improvement projects within Engineering District 12. Projects will involve multi-lane roadways and multi-span bridge structures encompassing interchanges and overpasses. Apply today to help us uphold the highest standards for the Commonwealth's transportation network!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor, you will serve as the Inspector-In-Charge, utilizing sound engineering practices and principles to manage complex highway construction projects from assignment to completion in a professional, timely, cost effective, and safe manner. You will be responsible for ensuring that all work is completed in accordance with approved construction plans, standards, specifications, and contract documents. Your proficiency in the field will be vital in analyzing project information to resolve or provide engineering support for issues requiring coordination with municipalities, private property and/or businesses, emergency services, railroads, authorities, utilities, and other construction projects.

Specific duties will entail compiling documentation, work order justifications, technical reports, and correspondence for construction related issues; preparing and submitting work orders and construction estimates; and tracking all material certifications to ensure materials incorporated into the work is certified and within specification. You will oversee project documentation, material control and acceptance, contractor and consultant payments, project closeout procedures, semi-final inspections, and project acceptance. Resolving contractor disputes and participating in claim and pre-claim meetings if disputes cannot be amicably resolved is another primary focus of this position.

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.
  • You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad-hoc. 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 Uniontown. 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:

• 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; or
• 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.

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 requi