Upon hire, civil engineer trainees enter a comprehensive 12-month training program that encompasses all major areas of civil engineer responsibility. This program provides a well-rounded experience and is designed to show new engineering graduates - or those with acceptable experience and an Engineer-in-Training certificate - the diverse types of engineering work performed while preparing them for a career with PennDOT.
Prepares plan details and specifications for foundations, slopes, drainage, and other geotechnical features.Prepares and/or reviews designs of right-of-way and construction plans for existing highway improvement and new construction projects.Performs highway and bridge design studies.Develops highway and bridge plans for projects.
General descriptions of the major areas and duties follow responsibility within these areas varies depending on the area assigned and the applicable job level. PennDOT offers numerous civil engineering positions at varying levels throughout the commonwealth, including transportation, design, structural, hydraulic, and bridge specialties.Įngineers work in one of the many areas related to the location, design, construction, and/or rehabilitation of state highways and bridges.