Senior Civil Engineer, Bridges (Permanent) - Dams, Bridges, & Roadways Engineering Division

State of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is on the lookout for a skilled engineering professional to take on the role of Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges) within the Dams, Bridges, and Roadways Engineering Division. This position is ideal for individuals who are not only experienced in civil engineering but also have a strong commitment to enhancing the safety and functionality of infrastructure that supports the enjoyment of Pennsylvania's natural resources. If you are eager to contribute to the development of safe and reliable structures while advancing your career within the Commonwealth, we encourage you to submit your application today and become a vital part of our mission to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for the in-house design of a variety of bridge types, including both vehicular and pedestrian structures constructed from materials such as prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, timber, and concrete box culverts. Your role will involve evaluating and recommending appropriate structural designs, which will subsequently be submitted to the section chief for approval. A strong proficiency in performing hydrology and hydraulic calculations, along with structural design calculations, is crucial for success in this role. Additionally, you will be tasked with preparing engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, which requires a solid understanding of PennDOT specifications, design manuals, standards, and relevant software applications. The position also includes overseeing construction activities, resolving any on-site issues that may arise, and conducting bridge inspections within State Forest Districts and State Parks as necessary. A valid PennDOT Bridge Safety Inspection Training Certification is a prerequisite for this role.

Moreover, you will serve as the main liaison for external consultants involved in bridge design projects for the Department. In this capacity, you will manage contracts, which entails reviewing and approving proposals and submissions throughout the design process. Once the final plans and specifications are approved, you will be responsible for signing off on the final drawings and forwarding the bid package to the Construction Management Section to initiate the bidding process. This role also requires you to provide technical support to other professionals within the Bureau, including those in the Environmental, Architectural, and Landscape Architecture sections, particularly concerning engineering analyses of both existing and proposed conditions.

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 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
This position may require travel as needed
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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
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:

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 Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid Non-commercial Class C Driver's License.

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:

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.

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Eligibility rules apply.

Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide issuing state, your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

Do you have two years of professional civil engineering experience in the Bridges specialty?

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Do you possess a conferred associates degree or a conferred bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience in the Bridges specialty?

Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your certificate number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DESIGN/DESIGN REVIEW Designs, reviews, and recommends approval of vehicular and pedestrian bridge designs, including roadway and site work, of other engineers or contracted consultants who perform bridge design work for the construction of vehicular and pedestrian bridges. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience designing, reviewing, and recommending approval of vehicular and pedestrian bridge designs of other engineers or contracted consultants.
B. I have experience designing vehicular and pedestrian bridges. I have not reviewed or recommended approval of designs by other engineers or contracted consultants.
C. I have experience reviewing and recommending approval of vehicular and pedestrian bridge designs of other engineers or contracted consultants. I have not, however, designed vehicular or pedestrian bridges.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to design or design review.
Your level of responsibility.

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DESIGN PROJECT ACTIVITIES Reviews, evaluates, and monitors bridge design project scope, budget, and schedule prepared independently or by consultants to ensure the project addressed the needs identified by bridge inspection reports, is completed within negotiated budget, and is completed within required timeframes. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring bridge design project scopes, budgets, and schedules prepared independently or by consultants to ensure the project addressed the needs identified by bridge inspection reports, was completed within negotiated budget, and was completed within required timeframes.
B. I have experience reviewing and evaluating bridge design project scopes prepared independently or by consultants to ensure the project addressed the needs identified by bridge inspection reports. I did not monitor the project to ensure it was completed within the negotiated budget and was completed within required timeframes.
C. I have experience monitoring bridge design budgets and schedules prepared independently or by consultants to ensure the project was completed within the negotiated budget and was completed within required timeframes. I did not review and evaluate the bridge design project scope to ensure the project addressed the needs identified by bridge inspection reports.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to design project activities.
Your level of responsibility.

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MONITORING AND PROBLEM SOLVING Monitors bridge construction plans to ensure compliance with approved design plans and that pertinent laws and regulations are being applied appropriately. Conducts bridge field inspections and completes load rating analysis to identify structural problems or defects and develop resolutions. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience monitoring bridge construction plans to ensure compliance with approved design plans and that pertinent laws and regulations were being applied appropriately. I conducted bridge field inspections and completed load rating analysis to identify structural problems or defects and developed resolutions.
B. I have experience monitoring bridge construction plans to ensure compliance with approved design plans and that pertinent laws and regulations were being applied appropriately. I conducted bridge field inspections and completed load rating analysis to identify structural problems or defects. I did not determine resolutions to problems or defects.
C. I have experience monitoring bridge construction plans to ensure compliance with the approved design plan and that pertinent laws and regulations were being applied appropriately. I conducted bridge field inspections to identify problems or defects. I did not complete load rating analyses or determine resolutions to the problems or defects.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to monitoring and problem solving.
Your level of responsibility.

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANALYSIS AND COMPUTATIONS Performs engineering computations such as hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and structural design calculations. Analyzes and solves engineering problems using analytical and numerical computer modeling techniques. Determines quantity of materials and equipment to be used and estimates the costs associated with the design, analysis, or construction of the project. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience performing hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural design engineering computations. I was responsible for analyzing and solving engineering problems using analytical and numerical computer modeling techniques.
B. I have experience performing structural design engineering computations. I was responsible for analyzing and solving engineering problems using analytical and numerical computer modeling techniques.
C. I have experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic engineering computations. I was responsible for analyzing and solving engineering problems using analytical and numerical computer modeling techniques.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to linear algebra, calculus, or mathematical science.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to analysis and computations.
Your level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.