Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

Salary

$75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51691-1114T

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 800

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1114T

Position Number

00022136

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B5

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00080800

Bureau / Division

Transportation District 8-0

Worksite Address

2140 Herr Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17103

Contact Name

Heidi Mertz

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead complex environmental permitting work that shapes major transportation projects? The Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a chance to guide crucial decisions that support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible construction. In this role, you will work with engineers, consultants, and partner agencies to move projects forward while ensuring compliance with key regulations. Apply today to begin a meaningful leadership role which allows you to apply technical knowledge while driving progress across the district!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads the permitting work of the Environmental Unit and ensures that transportation projects follow all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Within this role, you will support project teams, review plans, and manage compliance activities across design, construction, and maintenance. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Coordination: Oversee permit applications and coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Army Corps of Engineers, and other regulatory partners
• Technical Evaluation: Review engineering plans and offer solutions to environmental and hydrologic issues
• Compliance Monitoring: Track mitigation efforts, stormwater controls, and permit conditions throughout project phases
• Leadership Duties: Supervise environmental staff, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and support training needs
• Project Collaboration: Work with district teams and consultants to review proposals, plan meetings, and ensure accurate project documentation
• Program Oversight: Maintain permitting records, support stormwater committees, and participate in inspections and compliance reviews

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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 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:

• 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.

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 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.