Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor - Bridges

Salary: $75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually Location : Lycoming County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-43044-1114B Department: Department of Transportation Division: TR Dstr Off 300 Opening Date: 02/18/2026 Closing Date: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 1114B Position Number: 00043256 Union: Non Union Bargaining Unit: B5 Pay Group: ST08 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: 570.368.4208 Contact Email: THE POSITION The Department of Transportation is actively seeking a skilled professional to fill the position of Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges). This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team in the intricate field of bridge design, where the selected candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive preparation, meticulous verification, and thorough evaluation of bridge plans. Additionally, the role includes overseeing construction coordination and managing a variety of projects to ensure they meet established standards and timelines. The ideal applicant will leverage their engineering knowledge and principles to make well-informed decisions and exercise sound judgment, both of which are essential for the successful completion of work assignments. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers-apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will utilize established engineering principles and design standards to uphold project quality by meticulously reviewing and approving various design submissions. Your role will require you to apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate existing site conditions that could impede adherence to current PennDOT specifications and standards. Furthermore, you will draw upon your expertise to recommend safety improvements for integration into design projects. As the head of the bridge design team, you will oversee the preparation, verification, and assessment of bridge plans and specifications. Your duties will also encompass researching, implementing, and promoting the adoption of modern technologies to develop safe and maintainable bridge designs. Effective communication and collaboration, both internally and externally, will be crucial in defining clear scopes of work, ensuring that all stages of project design are cohesively integrated. You will be responsible for creating schedules and distributing work assignments that maximize resource efficiency, ensuring that bridge replacement projects are completed on time and within budget. It is vital to submit Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) applications to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) well ahead of schedule-specifically, at least four months prior to the plan checking date milestone-to align with letting dates. Additionally, you will prepare cost estimates to support the latest departmental initiatives, including scoping and design field views. You will also need to submit Type, Size, and Location submissions six months before the plan checking date milestone for all necessary projects. Coordination with the roadway Project Manager will be essential to secure funding and to request surveys and borings by November for all projects with preliminary engineering funding planned for the upcoming year. Finally, you will ensure that the environmental footprint is submitted by the milestone date on the letting schedule and that all project documentation is archived electronically, including design comparisons and final reports. 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 7:30 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: 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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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; 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 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. 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. 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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional civil engineering experience in the Bridges specialty? A. Yes B. No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess a conferred associates degree or a conferred bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. A. Yes B. No 04 Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience in the Bridges specialty? A. Yes B. No 05 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 06 Do you possess an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists? A. Yes B. No 07 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number, and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 08 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our Yes 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DESIGN/DESIGN REVIEW Develops complete engineering bridge designs. Reviews engineering bridge designs from staff and consultant engineering firms to include plans, specifications, cost estimates, design computations, and other supporting data for conformance with project scope, program requirements, completeness, and accuracy. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience developing complete engineering bridge designs. I also reviewed engineering bridge designs developed by staff and consultant engineering firms to include plans, specifications, cost estimates, design computations, and other supporting data for conformance with project scope, program requirements, completeness, and accuracy. B. I have experience developing complete engineering bridge designs. I have not reviewed engineering bridge designs developed by staff or consultant engineering firms. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to structural engineering, foundation engineering, structural analysis, or design of concrete structures. D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The actual duties you performed related to engineering bridge designs and design reviews. Your level of responsibility. 11 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROJECT SCOPE AND DESIGN Prepares scope of work for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects. Selects associated design teams. Ensures projects remain on schedule and within budgetary constraints. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience preparing scope of work for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects and selecting a design team. I also ensured projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints. B. I have experience selecting a design team for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects AND ensuring projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints. I have not prepared a project scope of work. C. I have experience selecting a design team for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects; OR I ensured projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints. I have not prepared a project scope of work. D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 13 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Project scopes of work that you have prepared/developed. The actual duties you performed related to ensuring projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints. Your level of responsibility. 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARES WRITTEN MATERIALS Prepares contract provisions, technical reports, letters, and memorandums to internal and external parties. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience preparing contract provisions and technical reports to internal and external parties. I was responsible for the final product. B. I have experience preparing contract provisions and technical reports to internal and external parties. I was NOT responsible for the final product. C. I have experience preparing letters and memorandums to internal and external parties. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, creative writing, or English composition. E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of documents that you prepared and to whom. Your level of responsibility. 16 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04