The Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design and Delivery, Right-of-Way, Utilities and Grade Crossing is looking to fill a Civil Engineer Consultant (Transportation) vacancy. If you are organized, hard-working and looking to take your career to the next level, apply today!
As part of this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing Department policy for highway-rail crossings in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. This ensures that the Department remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, you will serve as a liaison between PENNDOT and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for activities related to obtaining a PUC Order or Secretarial Letter for a highway-rail crossing.
Another key aspect of this position involves preparing and submitting Department applications to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for any necessary alterations to public highway-rail crossings. This ensures that any modifications or changes to these crossings are properly documented and approved by the PUC.
You will also have the opportunity to attend Diagnostic Team field conferences, specifically the PUC Field Conferences, as the Department's representative from the Bureau of Project Delivery. Your role in these conferences will be to assess and determine the required improvements for highway-rail crossings, based on the discussions and findings during these conferences.
In addition, you will be responsible for reviewing both preliminary and final design construction plans, as well as ECMS construction contracts for Railroad Highway projects. This review process is crucial in ensuring that these projects comply with both Federal and State design criteria and regulations. Based on your review, you will provide recommendations for any necessary adjustments or improvements.
Lastly, you will provide assistance to the Office of Chief Counsel in the preparation of petitions to be filed with the PUC. This includes preparing testimony, briefs, and agreements to be presented to the PUC. Your expertise and input will be valuable in ensuring that these documents are comprehensive and effectively represent the Department's position.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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