Engineering Technician

The Department of Transportation is actively seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Engineering Technician. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of technical responsibilities, where you will be involved in collecting and analyzing data pertinent to Traffic Studies, Safety protocols, and Signage systems. As part of this dynamic team, you will contribute to essential projects that enhance public safety and improve transportation efficiency. If you are eager to kickstart your career in engineering and make a meaningful impact in your community, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

This one-year trainee program focuses on responsibilities related to traffic control. Participants will continuously assess traffic routes during both day and night to pinpoint safety issues, engage in traffic studies, conduct traffic counts, review signage, evaluate pavement markings, process Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) applications, and analyze traffic signals. The role also involves investigating complaints concerning signage, pavement markings, and delineation, which includes drafting correspondence, suggesting corrective measures, and creating work orders as necessary. Trainees will prepare plans for traffic signals, electronically operated devices, highway lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for district projects using Computer Aided Drafting (CADD) tools. Additionally, they will generate spreadsheets, graphs, technical reports, Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, and other electronic documentation.

In this program, participants will assist in executing engineering and traffic-related designs and studies in compliance with departmental policies and relevant state and federal regulations. They will also analyze and evaluate crash data and identify crash cluster locations, recommending significant safety improvements to their supervisors for consideration. Furthermore, trainees will assess sight distance and guide rail requests, proposing necessary solutions. The program includes developing and delivering crash analysis and highway safety training for district, county, and consultant personnel, as well as evaluating highway occupancy permits concerning sight distance and guide rail issues, providing recommendations for effective resolutions.

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.
• 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 District 10.
• 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:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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.