Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges)

Are you a seasoned Civil Engineer looking for a new opportunity? The Department of Transportation Engineering District 9-0 is currently on the lookout for a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor specializing in Bridges. This role is pivotal in overseeing bridge design and construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations, and leading a team of engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil engineering principles, particularly in bridge engineering, along with strong leadership skills to guide project teams effectively. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position that contributes to the infrastructure of our communities, we encourage you to apply and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in transportation engineering.

This role serves as the Bridge Design Squad Leader, tasked with the preparation, verification, and evaluation of bridge design plans, as well as overseeing construction coordination and project management. The leader is responsible for meticulously reviewing comprehensive engineering designs, which encompass drawings, specifications, cost estimates, design calculations, and other relevant documentation submitted by consulting engineering firms, ensuring they align with the project’s scope and program requirements.

Additionally, the position involves creating schedules and assigning work in a manner that optimally utilizes available resources to ensure that bridge replacement projects are completed on time and within budget. The leader also conducts thorough reviews of all calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical correspondence to ensure overall technical accuracy and completeness, while providing guidance on agency policies and engineering standards. Furthermore, the role requires the exploration of innovative methods to minimize construction costs and the assessment of workload to facilitate timely consultant assignments that align with project deadlines. The leader is also responsible for developing cost estimates that support the latest departmental initiatives, as well as scoping and design field reviews, and for creating and updating design project schedules for all ongoing projects.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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
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 Requirements:

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.

• 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.