Civil Engineer Supervisor
State of Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, PA
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Salary: $69,203.00 - $90,211.00 Annually Location : Dauphin County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-40154-11118 Department: Department of Environmental Protection Division: EP BWEW Pj Inspn Div Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 11118 Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union: AFSCME Bargaining Unit: B3 Pay Group: ST07 Bureau / Division Code: 00353110 Bureau / Division: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Project Inspection Division Worksite Address: Home Headquartered Contact Name: OA, CE DEP Contact Email: THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-40154-11118. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 14, 2026 TO JANUARY 28, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Project Inspection Division is seeking candidates who are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and environment. If you are interested in furthering your Commonwealth career as a Civil Engineer Supervisor, apply today to become a part of our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position performs various engineering duties in the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of flood control projects by serving as a project engineer and in ensuring contractors and DEP inspectors complete work in accordance with established agreements in the maintenance and construction areas. The position supervises wage and salaried Environmental Projects Construction Inspectors depending on the size of the construction project. Work is assigned by a Construction Inspector Manager who reviews inspection activities, and engineering activities are supervised by Civil Engineer Manager, who acts as the responsible charge. If this position is filled as a Civil Engineer Trainee, the incumbent will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Civil Engineer Supervisor. The incumbent will perform these duties either with the Construction Inspector Manager or Civil Engineer Manager. The work products produced, i.e. plans, reports, letters, etc. are reviewed by the supervisor before being issued or released. 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 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Travel usually requires overnight stays of 3 to 4 nights a week depending on scheduled activities. This position is Home Headquartered but does not include a monthly stipend. Telework: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,203 (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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: Five years of civil engineering experience and an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or One year of civil engineering experience in highway design, construction or maintenance related projects and a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering. Special Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. 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. 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 Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, license number and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box. 03 Do you possess one or more years of full-time civil engineering experience in highway design, construction or maintenance related projects? Yes No 04 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. 05 Do you possess a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering?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 a 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. Yes No 06 Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience? Yes No 07 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 section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 08 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? Yes No 09 If you answered "Yes", please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the textbox below. 10 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 question 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 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 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PLAN AND COORDINATE Plan and coordinate highway and bridge construction projects to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and established standards. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY planning and coordinating HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION projects to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and established standards. B. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY planning and coordinating construction projects OTHER THAN HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE construction to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and established standards. C. I have experience planning and coordinating construction projects UNDER GUIDANCE OR CLOSE SUPERVISION to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and established standards. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management, or construction management. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 12 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of construction project(s) associated with your experience. The actual duties you performed related to planning and coordinating construction projects. Your level of responsibility. 13 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(s) Credits/Clock Hours 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSPECT MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP Inspect materials and workmanship for all phases of a highway and bridge construction project in a timely, cost effective, and safe manner to ensure all material is certified and within specification. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY inspecting materials AND workmanship for all phases of a HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE construction project to ensure all material is certified and within specification. B. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY inspecting materials OR workmanship for all phases of a HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE construction project to ensure all material is certified and within specification. C. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY inspecting materials OR workmanship for projects OTHER THAN HIGHWAY OR BRIDGE construction to ensure all material is certified and within specification. D. I have experience inspecting materials OR workmanship for any construction project UNDER GUIDANCE OR CLOSE SUPERVISION to ensure all material is certified and within specification. E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to construction materials engineering, or civil and environmental engineering. F. I have NO experience or training 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of construction project(s) associated with your experience. The actual duties you performed related to inspecting material and workmanship. 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(s) Credits/Clock Hours 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA Collect and analyze highway and bridge construction data in order to prepare documentation, work order justifications, technical reports, and correspondence related to assigned projects. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY collecting and analyzing HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE construction data. B. I have experience collecting and analyzing HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE construction data UNDER GUIDANCE OR CLOSE SUPERVISION. C. I have experience collecting and analyzing data OTHER THAN HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE construction data. D. l have experience collecting data UNDER GUIDANCE OR CLOSE SUPERVISION. E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics or data analysis. F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 18 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of data collected and analyzed. The actual duties you performed related to collecting and analyzing data. Your level of responsibility. 19 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(s) Credits/Clock Hours 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION Perform a full range of supervisory duties, such as approving leave, reviewing employee performance, directing the work of subordinates, assigning training, conducting employment interviews, and addressing disciplinary issues. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience performing a full range of supervisory duties, such as approving leave, reviewing employee performance, directing the work of subordinates, assigning training, conducting employment interviews, and addressing disciplinary issues. B. I have experience as a lead worker. I have provided on the job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, served as a team or group leader, etc., but I WAS NOT responsible for employee discipline or hiring decisions. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to this work behavior in such areas as, supervisory development, labor relations, human resource management, etc., but I do not have six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 21 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The actual duties you performed related to supervision. Your level of responsibility. 22 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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/Training Source Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - COMMUNICATION Communicate with contractors, designers, municipalities, private property or businesses owners, project construction teams, and other relevant parties involved in highway and bridge construction to resolve issues and provide support on design and construction concerns, agency policies, and engineering standards and requirements. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY communicating with various parties to resolve issues and provide support on HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE design and construction concerns, agency policies, and engineering standards and requirements. B. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY communicating with various parties to resolve issues and provide support on NON-HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE design and construction concerns, agency policies, and engineering standards and requirements. C. I have experience communicating with various parties to resolve issues and provide support on any design and construction concerns, agency policies, and engineering standards and requirements UNDER GUIDANCE OR CLOSE SUPERVISION. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 24 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Include information on the topic of to whom you were communicating. The actual duties you performed related to communication and problem solving. Your level of responsibility. 25 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(s) Credits/Clock Hours Required Question
Created: 2026-03-04