Civil Engineer Trainee (Multiple Vacancies)

Salary

$66,328.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Venango County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49062-11119

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 100

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

5/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

11119

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00080100

Bureau / Division

TR Dstr 1 Office

Worksite Address

255 Elm Street

City

Oil City, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16301

Contact Name

Erin Freer

Contact Phone

814.678.7399

Contact Email

efreer@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Start your journey as a Civil Engineer Trainee with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and build a strong foundation for your engineering future. This hands-on training program gives you the chance to develop practical skills in multiple engineering areas. You will take part in meaningful work that strengthens communities across the state. Grow your abilities while making a positive difference every day.

Consider joining us and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on developing practical engineering skills through hands-on training in transportation, bridge, and soils engineering. As a Engineering Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Develop basic engineering skills through structured on the job training
• Field Support: Assist in surveys, inspections, and data collection for transportation and bridge projects
• Plan Development: Help prepare engineering plans, reports, and construction documentation
• Traffic Studies: Support studies involving speed limits, accident analysis, and signal evaluations
• Safety Practices: Apply safety procedures and respond appropriately in high traffic or hazardous environments
• Material Inspection: Inspect construction materials and workmanship to verify compliance with 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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Oil City. Additional details may be provided during the interview The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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; or
• 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 six months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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. EXAMINATION 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.