Civil Engineer Trainee - Montgomery County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Montgomery County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

THE POSITION:


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This position will prepare for a Civil Engineer position by completing a 12-month civil engineering training program.

The work performed during this training period will develop practical proficiency in the use of engineering knowledge, skills, and abilities in a bridge engineering, transportation engineering, and/or soils engineering environment.

This position could be permanently assigned in either Design, Construction or Maintenance.


The Civil Engineer Trainee attends and actively participates in all assigned phases and rotations as designated in the Civil Engineer Training program.

Rotations include assignments at the District Office, Field Operations, and possibly Central Office in Harrisburg.


This employee performs civil engineering assignments to develop engineering skills and to achieve working knowledge of all phases of PennDOT operations.

These assignments will include conducting preliminary engineering studies, analyzing field conditions, inspecting construction and maintenance projects, drafting geo-technical reports, preparing or reviewing designs for highway or bridge projects, conducting bridge safety inspections, analyzing traffic patterns, preparing recommendations to address traffic safety issues, conducting the testing of materials, and assisting in other related duties as required for the training phase.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment.
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
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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 King of Prussia.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Four years of civil engineering experience, and an EngineerinTraining 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 in a closely related field, which includes or was supplemented by major course work in civil engineering;
    or:
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes possession of an EngineerinTraining certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 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.

How to Apply:


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.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the oppo
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