Engineering Technician

Salary: $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually
Location : Fayette County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CSSC-2026-51224-12010
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Dstr Off 1200
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 12010
Position Number: 00254943
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00081200
Bureau / Division: TR District Off 1200
Worksite Address: 825 N. Gallatin Avenue Extension
City: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15401
Contact Name: Kristen Lindsay
Contact Email:

THE POSITION
Are you searching for a rewarding career path where you can assist with keeping Pennsylvania's bridges safe and reliable? As an Engineering Technician with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will participate in a year-long training program that prepares you for important inspection work and enhances your technical skills. Your efforts will contribute to safe transportation and strong infrastructure across the district. Do not miss this excellent opportunity to grow in the field of transportation engineering, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the bridge inspection team by learning technical tasks, documenting structural conditions, and assisting with inspection activities. Within this role, you will also be responsible for recording data, maintaining equipment, and supporting project documentation. As an Engineering Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Support: Assist with bridge inspections, structural evaluations, and documentation of conditions
• Data Recording: Collect measurements, sketches, and photographs for inspection reports
• Training Activities: Learn technical procedures related to bridge safety, damage identification, and inspection standards
• Documentation Work: Help prepare reports, complete calculations, and maintain project records
• Equipment Care: Support the upkeep of inspection tools, materials, and related equipment
• Team Coordination: Work with supervisors, inspectors, and other agencies to support project goals

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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
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:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• 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.

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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Additional Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. 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 question(s). 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 question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.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

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Do you have a conferred associate's degree or higher, or are you within three months of completing an associate's degree or higher, in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology?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. 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.

• Yes
• No

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If you do not have a conferred associate's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
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