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CIVIL ENGINEER TRAINEE

DEFINITION: This is training work to develop practical proficiency in the use of civil engineering knowledges, skills and abilities in a bridge engineering, transportation engineering, civil structural engineering, hydraulic engineering or geotechnical engineering environment.

An employee in this job participates in an on-the-job training program under the supervision of professional engineers. Assignments are designed to develop the employee’s ability to apply the knowledges and skills of the engineering field to the solution of practical problems, increase the employee’s ability to recognize and define problems early in a project, and develop problem solutions which conform to agency policies, rules, and regulations as well as professional standards. Work may include assignments in different organizational units to increase the employee’s awareness of the scope of engineering practiced in the Commonwealth and insure final job placement meets both employee and Commonwealth needs. Work is closely screened prior to assignment and reviewed in detail for completeness, technical accuracy, and soundness of approach both in progress and upon completion.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Participates in an on-the-job training program designed to develop practical proficiency in the use of engineering training received in school in bridge engineering, transportation engineering, civil structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, or general civil engineering.

Assists in field inspection duties on road and bridge construction projects.

Assists in ensuring that contractors construct according to their contract and plan by adhering to specifications, roadway standards, and other Department rules and regulations, including physical inspection, reading plans, interpreting the contract and preparing daily inspection reports and payment estimates.

Assists in performing a land survey for the acquisition of highway right-of- way in a transportation engineering environment.

Assists in contract administration, materials testing, geotechnical functions, quality assurance and systems management.

Participates in the preparation of construction plans for roads, bridges, piles, footings, foundations, and other steel and concrete members necessary to support the design.

Assists in performing bridge design duties and safety inspections, and preparing bridge and highway plans, geotechnical reports, etc.

Assists in designing roadways and bridges.

Develops skills to advance a project from preliminary through final design by participating in the collection and analysis of survey and geotechnical data, environmental considerations and other preliminary engineering activities.

Determines cost of a simple transportation project in a transportation engineering environment.

Assists in right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation.

Observes and participates in office and field maintenance activities in both the summer and winter periods, including managing funds, equipment, and manpower.

Assists in traffic control studies pertaining to speed restrictions, passing areas, accident investigations, signalization, signing, or similar studies.

Assists in the development of an environmental impact statement.

Prepares preliminary sketches for a vehicle wash pad for an Armory in a civil structural engineering environment.

Assists in calculating the effect a proposed water supply inlet will have on stream flow in a hydraulic engineering environment.

Assists in determining the volume of mineral materials required to remain in place under a given section of highway in a transportation engineering environment.

Assists in calculating the population equivalency of a Commonwealth Institution of a span of twenty years in the future and its effect on water supply and sewage disposal systems in a hydraulic engineering environment.

Calculates the volume of concrete used for a concrete drainage structure in a transportation engineering environment.

Designs and/or reviews designs for civil structural projects such as buildings, roads, parking lots, water distribution and sewage collection systems, water and sewage treatment plants, bridges, dams and similar facilities.

Assists in conducting hydrologic and hydraulic studies in conjunction with the planning or design of dams, levees and other hydraulic structures.

Assists in preparing feasibility studies for flood protection projects that consider the technical and economic aspects of the proposed projects.

Assists in conducting dam inspections, including the preparation of reports and sketches to describe current conditions.

Assists in conducting engineering reviews of erosion and sedimentation control plans submitted with applications for Department permits.

Assists in the evaluation of permit applications for surface mining projects.

Assists in the design of surface mine reclamation projects that emphasize earthmoving operations and/or the demolition of abandoned mine structures.

Assists in evaluating the surface effects of subsidence resulting from underground mining.

Assists in conducting civil engineering field and in-office engineering services in the survey, design and evaluation of waterway related restoration projects.

Assists in conducting facility and project inspections during construction and after completion to determine adherence to engineering design plans and specifications.

Assists in developing regulations, policies, procedures, standards and guidance documents with civil engineering components.

Travels to field sites in remote locations.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.

Knowledge of the engineering principles used in the development of drawings and specifications for components of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry and physics.

Knowledge of linear algebra, analytical geometry and plane trigonometry.

Knowledge of differential calculus.

Knowledge of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.

Knowledge of statics and dynamics.

Knowledge of soil mechanics and foundations.

Knowledge of structural analysis and design.

Knowledge of hydrologic systems and watershed processes.

Knowledge of the engineering principles of construction cost estimating and construction inspection.

Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of natural and manufactured materials used in construction.

Knowledge of plane and engineering surveying.

Knowledge of engineering economics.

Knowledge of materials science.

Knowledge of geographic information systems.

Ability to use computer software applications to perform engineering modeling and analyses.

Ability to read and interpret inspection and testing reports, engineering drawings and specifications, and topographic and other maps.

Ability to conduct technical investigations applying engineering principles and procedures.

Ability to analyze and present technical data in clear, concise engineering reports.

Ability to read and interpret federal, state and local codes, regulations and standards applicable to the design, construction or evaluation of engineering projects.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to travel to field sites in remote locations.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or in a closely related field, which includes or was supplemented by major course work in civil engineering.

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Four 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.

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An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Certain positions will require possession of a valid driver’s license.