Engineering Technician Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, King of Prussia 7000 Geerdes Boulevard (Show on map) Sep 21, 2026 Salary $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually Location Montgomery County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CSSC-2026-58945-12010

Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 600 Opening Date 09/21/2026 Closing Date 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 12010 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00080600 Bureau / Division Transportation, District 6-0 Worksite Address 7000 Geerdes Boulevard City King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19406 Contact Name Sarah McInnes Contact Email smcinnes@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a career where you can build your technical skills while helping to ensure that quality work is delivered on important transportation projects? As an Engineering Technician for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will enhance your skills while working directly with materials, measurements, and project documentation to ensure that construction projects are completed accurately. You will contribute to projects that improve travel and strengthen communities across the Commonwealth. If you are eager to grow in a professional, supportive team setting, we want to meet you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports construction inspection activities through measurements, documentation, and communication with project staff. As an Engineering Technician, you will perform the following duties:

Project Inspection:

Participate in inspections of construction materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with standards

Checklist Development:

Create detailed checklists by researching contract items, manuals, and related standards

Documentation Review:

Record project information manually or electronically and enter daily data into required systems

Technical Calculations:

Complete measurements, estimates, sketches, and calculations to support project accuracy

Material Monitoring:

Observe placement of materials such as concrete, bituminous mixtures, and drainage components

Team Communication:

Work with staff, agencies, legislators, and the public to support effective project administration 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 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).

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:

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:

This particular position also 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 Guidelines.

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.