THE POSITION
Are you looking for a fulfilling career where your technical talents help to shape safe and reliable roadways and bridges across the Commonwealth? As a Highway Drafter with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to turn design ideas into clear plans that guide real construction work. This role provides hands-on experience with drafting tools and design standards while supporting important public projects. If this sounds like the position for you, we invite you to apply today and join a team that values skill development, accuracy, and public service!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position centers on drafting and technical plan preparation that supports highway and bridge projects across the state. Primary responsibilities include using design software, interpreting survey information, and helping produce complete project plans from early sketches to final layouts. As a Highway Drafter, you will perform the following duties:
- Drafting tasks: Prepare highway, bridge, and right-of-way plans using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and basic drafting tools
- Design assistance: Support designers by checking grades, drawing profiles, and calculating material quantities
- Plan development: Create layouts, cross sections, drainage sheets, and other plan details from preliminary sketches through final versions
- Survey interpretation: Use survey notes, deeds, and three-dimensional data to prepare accurate plan sheets
- Technical support: Generate tabulations, estimates, and other project documents using tools such as Auto Tab and Roadway Management System (RMS)
- Field participation: Take part in field views, inspections, and meetings and prepare notes or sketches when needed
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Montoursville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (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 as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of experience in a variety of drafting assignments, one of which shall have been in highway drafting, including six months CADD experience or training, and graduation from high school; or
- One year of experience in highway drafting and detailing assignments including six months of CADD experience or training and an Associate's Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
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 Guidelines.
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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 www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
