Civil Engineer Trainee - Northeast

The Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) has an exciting opportunity in the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement's Pipeline Safety Division for a Civil Engineer Trainee position in its Northeastern PA Region: Bradford, Carbon, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. This is an entry-level position within an engineering staff of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement performing Operational Compliance Inspections (OCIs), Reportable Incident Investigations (RIIs), Non-reportable Incident Investigations (NRIIs), and Emergency Action Implementation Reviews (EAIRs). An employee in this job performs a variety of pipeline safety engineering work assignments that require the interpretation and application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and guidelines, using engineering judgment in determining whether compliance with regulations has been achieved.

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This is an entry-level position within an engineering staff of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement performing Operational Compliance Inspections (OCIs), Reportable Incident Investigations (RIIs), Non-reportable Incident Investigations (NRIIs) and Emergency Action Implementation Reviews (EAIRs). This position is responsible for the enforcement of the Public Utility Commission Laws and pipeline Safety Rules and Regulations of the Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation as they apply to the pipeline operators under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission. The person in this position works as a team member under the direction of senior engineering staff and supervisors in the reviewing, reporting, and inspection of operational compliance of operation plans, procedures, and engineering operations of public utilities and other pipeline operators.

An employee in this job performs a variety of pipeline safety engineering work assignments that require the interpretation and application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and guidelines, using engineering judgment in determining whether compliance with regulations has been achieved. Work will be completed under the direction of the supervisor or senior engineering staff performing preliminary pipeline safety investigations. The employee shall draft an inspection report with findings and recommend further action steps needed by the utility to achieve compliance. Work is reviewed in-progress and upon completion for technical adequacy, completeness, overall quality, and attainment of objectives.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Positions will be responsible for NORTHEASTERN PA - Bradford, Carbon, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.
  • Candidates must reside in one of the Counties of responsibility or relocate within 6 months.
• This position requires moderate travel (including overnight travel).
  • A state vehicle and all Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.
• Opportunities for career advancement based on experience and job performance.
  
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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; or
• 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; or
• 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Bradford, Carbon, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.