Engineering Technician

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59277-12010

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 300

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 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

00080300

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Engineering District 3-0

Worksite Address

715 Jordan Avenue

City

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17754

Contact Name

Elizabeth Swartz

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Engineering Technician position with the Department of Transportation is a great opportunity to begin a career that supports roads and bridges used by millions. You will learn essential drafting and design skills that help move vital projects from concept to construction. Your work will contribute to safe, well-planned transportation systems across the region. Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the drafting and design work needed to create detailed highway and bridge plans. It is part of a training program that leads to placement in the Design Unit. As an Engineering Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Drafting Support: Create highway and bridge plans using CADD tools and conventional drafting methods
• Survey Interpretation: Translate survey data into clear plan sheets that show existing roadway features
• Plan Preparation: Develop drawings and layouts from preliminary engineering sketches and notes
• Design Assistance: Work with designers to assemble complete sets of project plans
• Field Participation: Join field views and inspections to help verify project details
• Data Tools: Use RMS and Auto Tab systems to collect information and generate summaries

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, upon successful completion of probationary 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 Montoursville. 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 (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:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.