Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

• Contract Management Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $80,646.00
• $104,959.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Allentown 1002 Hamilton Street (Show on map) Sep 28, 2026 Salary $80,646.00
• $104,959.

00 Annually Location Lehigh County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-59344-1114T

Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 500 Opening Date 09/25/2026 Closing Date 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 1114T Position Number 00002011 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit B5 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 080500 Bureau / Division TR District Office 500 Worksite Address 1002 W. Hamilton Street City Allentown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18101 Contact Name Angie Devers Contact Email angdevers@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you eager to guide major transportation projects and help ensure every contract is ready for success? The Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers an exciting opportunity to guide key processes within the Contract Management Unit. This role allows you to support project teams and ensure that designs meet required standards. You will help maintain consistent quality in project documents and schedules. Apply today to grow your leadership skills while supporting transportation improvements throughout the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees contract document preparation, project plan reviews, and coordination efforts that support the letting schedule. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor for the Contract Management Unit, you will perform the following duties:

Plan Review:

Examine construction plans, specifications, and estimates for accuracy and compliance with standards

Contract Oversight:

Supervise preparation and assembly of contract documents and amendments

Quality Control:

Ensure plan, specification, and estimate (PS&E) submissions meet policies, requirements, and legal standards

Schedule Coordination:

Manage plan submissions, advertisement timelines, and letting activities

Bid Support:

Attend pre-bid meetings and review bid justifications and results

Data Management:

Maintain project data, cost estimates, and specifications in required systems 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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday

• Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

A Professional Engineer License is viewed as an asset and may enhance effectiveness in completing assigned tasks.

Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

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:

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

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

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 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.