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Salary: $67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location : Multi-County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-56330-11119
Department: Public Utility Commission
Division: PU Gas Sf
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 11119
Position Number: 00116198
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00171307
Worksite Address: Please see work schedule and additional information section.
City: Southeast Region, Pennsylvania
Contact Name: Shannon Marciano
Contact Phone: 717.787.8714
Contact Email: ra-puchr@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Civil Engineer Trainee position with the Public Utility Commission offers a chance to learn and grow while helping protect important utility systems. This role allows you to build engineering skills through hands-on safety work and guidance from experienced staff. You will contribute to keeping pipelines safe for communities across Pennsylvania. Join the Public Utility Commission and start your engineering career with purpose. This role is home headquartered and based in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region, consisting of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, and offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for advancement.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This entry level role focuses on supporting pipeline safety work through inspections, reviews, and engineering analysis under the direction of senior staff of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement. As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Compliance Reviews: Review pipeline operator plans, procedures, and operations for compliance with safety requirements
• Safety Inspections: Inspect facilities and systems to evaluate operational practices and identify safety concerns
• Technical Reporting: Draft clear inspection reports that describe findings and recommend corrective actions
• Regulatory Enforcement: Apply engineering guidelines and relevant laws to assess whether operators meet required standards
• Team Collaboration: Work with senior engineers and supervisors to support investigations and ensure alignment with objectives

Please be advised, this home headquartered position requires residency within one of the following Southeastern Pennsylvania counties, or the selected candidate must relocate within six months of employment: Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties only.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• This position requires moderate travel (including overnight). A state vehicle and all personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,658.00 (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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement:

• This position also requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia or Montgomery county within 6 months.
• Enrollment and completion of designated PHMSA Training and Qualifications (T&Q) courses in Oklahoma City, OK will be required upon hire.
• 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 towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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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Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, 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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Additional Requirement: Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia or Montgomery County?

• Yes
• No

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Have you successfully completed or are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework 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 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. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

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If are you within three months of completing bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or in a closely related field, which includes or was supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering, on what date do you expect to graduate?
Please indicate in the text box what date do you expect to receive your degree. If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
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Do you possess one year of civil engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered no, type N/A in the textbox 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.
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• Yes

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Do you possess at least 3 months of work or college internship experience in the area of civil engineering?

• Yes