Engineering Technician

THE POSITION

If you have a background in engineering and are eager to advance your career, consider applying for the Engineering Technician position with the Department of Transportation. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to participate in a comprehensive 12-month training program aimed at enhancing your skills and expanding your knowledge in the engineering field. If you are driven by the challenge of engaging in meaningful projects and pursuing a rewarding career, we encourage you to submit your application today and take the first step toward a promising future in engineering.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will undertake various technical responsibilities related to the inspection of materials and workmanship in highway construction projects. Your duties will include conducting inspections and tests to ensure compliance with contract specifications and certification standards. You will monitor different phases of highway construction, such as verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of roadways and simple structures. Additionally, you will maintain a daily written record of your activities, documenting completed work, items for payment on current estimates, and material certifications, in line with Department procedures. You will also support the project supervisor in preparing periodic payment estimates for contractors and progress reports that summarize project activities, including records of labor, materials, and equipment utilized. Furthermore, you will assist in inspecting and performing acceptance tests on concrete products at project sites to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.

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.
• You will report to project field office's locations within one of the following PennDOT Engineer District 8-0 counties, Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, or Perry County.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 :

An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

O ther Requirements :

How to Apply :

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Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

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.

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