Senior Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)

Reference #: 5277249

Salary

$75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45763-1113H

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Env Plcy Dvpt Div

Opening Date

03/25/2026

Closing Date

4/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1113H

Position Number

00113677

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00084340

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Design and Delivery, Environmental Policy and Development Division

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION Are you ready to take your career as a civil engineer to the next level in a high-impact role? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Hydraulic) for the Bureau of Design and Delivery to manage a quality assurance and guidance program for hydrologic and hydraulics (H+H) design. Do not miss out on this great opportunity, apply today to join our team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will assist in developing and implementing statewide engineering policies and complete engineering plans, investigations, studies, and designs which surpass established guidelines. You will perform advanced civil engineering work and apply duties associated with the hydraulic design, analysis, construction, and maintenance of roads, bridges, related hydrologic structures, and other civil engineering projects. You will also perform studies, prepare plans, and recommend designs for technical hydraulic features. In addition, you will participate in natural disaster response activities, including conducting site investigations and providing technical advice on hydrologic and hydraulic issues to districts, all central office bureaus, and property owners.

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. This position is based in Central Office, Harrisburg. Selected candidate may be able to work from a District or County office as space permits. This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS). 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 Harrisburg. 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: 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 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 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.

Other Requirements:

You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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 theGuidance 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 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.

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.

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 othe