Project Engineer + Sr Project Engineer, Rail Facilities

Septa • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $105,378 - $116,428

About The Position

SEPTA is hiring Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers to support capital programs and contribute to the design and construction of rail facilities across the Philadelphia region. Project Engineers undertake engineering and quality-assurance assignments that are complex in size and scope, support engineering activities, and contribute to continuous improvement. Senior Project Engineers undertake assignments of significant complexity and provide technical support and direction for engineering and quality-assurance activities, including design review and implementation, inspection planning, program and project development, consulting, statistical methods, audits, and continuous improvement.

The Project Engineer role supports project definition, budgeting, technical documentation, procurement specifications, design reviews, consultant monitoring, progress meetings, and coordination with contractors, agencies, and transit authorities. The Senior Project Engineer role has broader project and team leadership responsibilities, including project definition and feasibility, budgets and schedules, consultant contract management, design coordination, construction and procurement support, resource and schedule management, supervision and training of engineering and inspection staff, and independent decisions on engineering problems and construction methods.

Both roles require compliance with Authority and departmental safety and security policies and applicable job safety responsibilities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The position may require evening and night work to attend meetings and complete project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Bachelor of Architecture.
• Project Engineer: five years of engineering experience in rail facilities, or an equivalent combination of engineering, project management, construction, and/or related experience.
• Senior Project Engineer: seven years of engineering experience in rail facilities, or an equivalent combination of engineering, project management, construction, and/or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with personnel at all levels and outside agency personnel.
• Understanding of construction project management techniques.
• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing, spreadsheet, and project management software.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work evenings and nights as required to attend meetings and complete project work.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior engineers or supervision, or with the Project Manager, on project definition, scope, objectives, and feasibility.
• Prepare or assist with project budgets, schedules, program plans, force account plans, and estimates for contractor and force account labor and consultant materials.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, specifications, audits, presentations, Requests for Proposals, and procurement equipment specifications.
• Document major design concepts, approaches, and agreements with project participants.
• Monitor consultant performance, coordinate in-house design reviews, and coordinate design concepts and reviews with Operations departments.
• Report on work progress and contractor compliance with progress schedules and shop drawing and submittal schedules.
• Conduct job progress meetings and coordinate project support functions.
• Interface with governmental agencies and other transit authorities; Senior Project Engineers may also represent the Authority to special interest groups or local communities and present designs at public meetings.
• Support project procurement and construction, including project management, construction management, and coordination with governmental agencies and SEPTA Operating departments.
• Manage projects, determine resource needs, and maintain budgets and schedules.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a small team of engineers and construction inspectors; estimate staffing needs, schedule work, and assign tasks.
• Direct Project Engineers and Architects as assigned and train them in project management duties; train Senior Construction Inspectors and Senior Field Engineers in project supervision duties.
• Make independent decisions regarding engineering problems and construction methods at the Senior Project Engineer level.
• Comply with Authority and departmental safety and security policies, report safety concerns and hazards, and take responsibility for personal safety while promoting the safety of others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Free SEPTA Transportation Pass with unlimited access to SEPTA services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level