Civil Engineer Trainee (Multiple Vacancies)

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

The Commonwealth of PA is seeking dedicated candidates for the position of Civil Engineer Trainee within the Department of Environmental Protection. This role involves completing a one-year training rotation through various units in the PennDOT Engineering District 5 Office, focusing on developing a strong Civil Engineering background.


Responsibilities

  • Developing a strong Civil Engineering background is critical to a successful career with the Department of Transportation - it is so much more than just roadways!
  • A successful candidate will complete a one-year training rotation through multiple units in the PennDOT Engineering District 5 Office
  • Work is assigned by an immediate supervisor for each segment of the rotation and is reviewed before moving onto the next unit
  • Upon completion of the training year, Trainees can expect to be placed into a permanent position with one of the units they worked through
  • Units may include materials, roadway planning, project management, bridge design and inspection, permits, traffic, environmental, and construction

Skills

  • One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree
  • Possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Wellness programs
  • Multiple retirement and investment plan options
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Eight weeks of paid parental leave
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Work-from-home opportunities
  • Internal mobility
  • Professional development
  • Workplace charitable giving
  • Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships

Company Overview

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Government Offices company based out of 199 E COWLEY RUN RD, Emporium, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1681, and is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.pa.gov/.

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