Engineering Technician - Design-Bridge Squad

Engineering Technician Position

The Department of Transportation, District 3, plays a vital role in the upkeep of Pennsylvania’s highways and is currently seeking to fill the position of Engineering Technician. This opportunity includes a comprehensive 12‑month training program designed to equip candidates with an in‑depth understanding of the various functions and duties associated with the engineering technician role. Throughout the program, participants will delve into multiple engineering disciplines—technology, design, construction, maintenance, and highway safety and traffic management—through hands‑on, practical learning experiences that develop crucial skills for a fulfilling career within the district.

In this role you will undertake entry‑level technical responsibilities focused on design, construction, and maintenance initiatives. Your primary task will be to provide engineering support to different units within PennDOT while gaining insight into the department’s policies, procedures, organizational frameworks, and operational workflows. A structured training program with rotational assignments across various engineering districts will enable you to familiarize yourself with district personnel and processes while contributing to ongoing projects.

You will also receive classroom instruction, undergoing rigorous assessment for thoroughness, technical precision, and methodological integrity. Responsibilities include technical drafting tasks such as producing highway plans from field survey data, designing minor highway projects from initial engineering phase to the final plan, and completing minor design assignments under the supervision of a civil engineer, highway designer, or drafter. All work will utilize Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours:
  
  7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break
• Telework:
  Opportunity to work from home part‑time after successful completion of probation. Requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved work location in Pennsylvania. Telework availability is subject to change.
• Salary:
  New hires will begin at an annual salary of $40,685.00 (pre‑tax)
• Further communication will be sent via email; check spam/junk folders regularly

• Associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or other appropriate field of engineering technology
• Applicants may be considered eligible within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree

• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility information must be provided directly in the application
• Attach a copy of your college transcripts if claiming education in supplemental application questions; unofficial transcripts are acceptable
• Submit your application by the posting closing date; late applications will not be accepted
• Failure to comply with application requirements may eliminate you from consideration

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry website

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including supplemental questions, serves as the exam for this position; no additional test is required at a test center
• Score based on the detailed information you provide
• Score valid only for this posting
• Incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or disqualify you
  • Your score may be lower than deserved
  • You may be disqualified

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.