Engineering Technician

If you have a strong enthusiasm for transportation engineering, the Department of Transportation Engineering District 10-0 is eager to find a talented and committed Engineering Technician to enhance their team. This is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant environment of PennDOT District 10-0 and kickstart a rewarding career path. Seize this remarkable chance and submit your application today to obtain a permanent, full-time role as an Engineering Technician.

In this role, you will engage in entry-level technical inspections and material testing for construction initiatives within Engineering District 10-0, ensuring that all activities adhere to the established construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications. The primary responsibilities for the selected candidate will include conducting a range of independent technical tasks, such as inspecting materials and assessing the quality of workmanship on highway construction projects, as well as contributing to the design aspects of these projects. You will support highway construction efforts by performing various inspection and testing functions to verify compliance with contract stipulations, established specifications, and certification requirements, while also assisting in the design of highway construction projects. Your duties will encompass inspecting all routine phases of highway construction, which includes verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of roadways and simple structures.

You will be responsible for maintaining a daily written log of your activities in line with Department protocols, documenting completed work, items eligible for payment in current estimates, and certifying materials used. Additionally, you will assist 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. Your role will also involve inspecting and conducting acceptance testing on concrete products at various project sites to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Furthermore, you will assist in verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of structures and roadways in collaboration with contractors and surveyors. Your responsibilities will extend to inspecting the placement of materials such as cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage materials, while also completing Project Summary Activities (PSA) entries, performing mathematical calculations, estimating item quantities, preparing project cost estimates, and managing work orders and time extensions, all of which may be documented manually or electronically. You will also play a key role in addressing and resolving any field issues that may arise during the construction process.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require travel and overtime as needed.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis. 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 Indiana.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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.

• This particular position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

• 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.