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Posted Apr 11, 2026

Civil Engineer Trainee (Multiple Vacancies)

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The Commonwealth of PA is seeking dedicated candidates for the position of Civil Engineer Trainee within the Department of Environmental Protection. This role involves completing a one-year training rotation through various units in the PennDOT Engineering District 5 Office, focusing on developing a strong Civil Engineering background. Responsibilities - Developing a strong Civil Engineering background is critical to a successful career with the Department of Transportation - it is so much more than just roadways! - A successful candidate will complete a one-year training rotation through multiple units in the PennDOT Engineering District 5 Office - Work is assigned by an immediate supervisor for each segment of the rotation and is reviewed before moving onto the next unit - Upon completion of the training year, Trainees can expect to be placed into a permanent position with one of the units they worked through - Units may include materials, roadway planning, project management, bridge design and inspection, permits, traffic, environmental, and construction Skills - One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists - A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering - Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree - Possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension - You must be able to perform essential job functions Benefits - Health coverage - Vision - Dental - Wellness programs - Multiple retirement and investment plan options - Paid vacation - Paid sick leave - Eight weeks of paid parental leave - Military leave - Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays - Flexible work schedules - Work-from-home opportunities - Internal mobility - Professional development - Workplace charitable giving - Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships Company Overview - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Government Offices company based out of 199 E COWLEY RUN RD, Emporium, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1681, and is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.pa.gov/.