Design Services Coordinator 1

Posting Start Date:

April 24, 2026

Posting End Date:

May 7, 2026

Position Number:

80001339

Union:

Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Salaried Exempt

Department:

Engineering

Salary Grade:

E-1

Salary Range:

$61,115.60 - $79,624.90

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Location*: 

Central Office Building, Eastern Regional Office, Western Regional Office

Building Street:

700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard, 251 Flint Hill Road, 2200 North Center Avenue

Building City:

Middletown, King of Prussia, New Stanton

Building State:

Pennsylvania (US-PA)

Building Zip Code:

17057, 19406, 15672

Work Schedule:

Flexible Work Options

*This position may report to one of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's offices: Central Office (Middletown), Eastern Regional Office (King of Prussia) or Western Regional Office (New Stanton).

 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”!  Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce.  The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually.  Together, we are building the highway of the future.

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:

• Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
• Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days

*Some options may require completion of probationary period. 

 

The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options. 

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The Commission will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in a variety of advanced engineering design services activities for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work at this level involves assisting in the development and review of right-of-way and survey plans, utility coordination, project coordination, and engineering automation. Work is performed with some independence with guidance, direction, and review by a supervisor, or designee.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Assists in the implementation and administration of electronic data such as electronic plan preparation, record retention, data management, and other applications/databases, including user guides. 

Participates in the review and interpretation of plans, specifications, studies, invoices, and estimates prepared by consultants and external agencies.

Assists in the preparation of detailed and comprehensive reports and/or documents.

Assists with various PTC engineering programs/projects.

Communicates with various internal departments and external agencies to obtain input for assigned projects. 

Attends progress and status meetings for assigned projects/programs. 

Assists in the review of utility relocation plans, cost estimates, and agreements to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.

Assists in conducting research and investigating utility and right-of-way issues. 

Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience in engineering, surveying, or utility coordination;
OR
One (1) year of experience in engineering, surveying, or utility coordination AND a bachelor’s degree in engineering, surveying, or other related dis