Civil Engineer Consultant (Bridges) (Civil Engineer Consultant Bridges PUC)

Are you equipped with a robust engineering background and seeking an exhilarating new venture? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) presents a distinctive and captivating opportunity within its Rail Safety Engineering Section. This position invites you to take charge of projects dedicated to elevating safety standards at railroad crossings. In this role, you will oversee initiatives that focus on the enhancement of warning systems, the establishment of new crossings, and the rehabilitation or replacement of highway-rail bridges. Join the PUC and be part of a transformative journey that prioritizes public safety and innovation!

This role focuses on overseeing railroad crossing safety improvement projects, including warning device upgrades, new crossing construction, and highway-rail bridge rehabilitation or replacement. Since the early 1900s, the PUC has regulated the railroad industry to ensure safe crossings for the traveling public and the secure movement of trains throughout the Commonwealth. While the position is headquartered in Harrisburg, it involves occasional travel within Pennsylvania for site inspections, on-site diagnostic meetings, and final project reviews. In this role, you will collaborate with representatives from the railroad industry, state agencies, utility companies, and municipalities. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering plans and preparing documentation to authorize project construction. This position offers a rewarding challenge within a respected organization, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may require travel.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless eligibility requirements have been met and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must be within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg and within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
• 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

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Post-Employment Requirement:

• For the Bridges and Transportation parentheticals, successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six-month probationary period.

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 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.