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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

 

We are proud to be recognized as:

2023 FORBES Best in State Employer

Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

 

We are seeking to hire candidates for our Project Engineer (1015) - Rail Facilities position.    

 

Opening Date: 04/10/2026

Closing Date: 05/01/2026

Job Grade: SAM 40

Starting Salary: $105,378

Additional $5,000 salary increase for those with a Pennsylvania PE License

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Rail Facilities

In this role the Project Engineer will support capital program and contribute to the design and construction of railroad facilities across the Philadelphia region.

 

The Project Engineer/Architect must have an extensive background and knowledge of broad areas of engineering and construction principles and practices, and be familiar with business practices.  This position supports aspects of various projects as assigned by the Project Manager, to  ensure that project planning, design, implementation and completion meet the requirements and needs of SEPTA, and the requirements of all the agencies, governments, special interest groups, and the general public to which SEPTA is responsible.  The Project Engineer/Architect plans, develops, coordinates and supports an element of a large/moderately complex project or a number of smaller projects.

 

 

The Project Engineer/Architect must come in contact with people at higher organizational levels, both within SEPTA and outside the Authority. His/Her contacts include Department Managers within SEPTA, as well as consultant and contractor firm Assistant Vice Presidents, Federal, State, City and local government officials. The individual must possess the ability to communicate effectively in an executive, non-technical environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

I.  General (Applicable to all) 

• Consults with senior level engineer/supervision in project definition. 
• Exercises proper judgment in application of moderately complex engineering and quality assurance principles. 
• Assists in preparation of budgets for proposed projects and work to be accomplished through third party. 
• Generates written memoranda, technical reports, specifications, audits, presentations, etc. in a professional effective manner. 
• Generates equipment specifications for procurement purposes in sufficient detail to ensure contractor/vendor interpretation. 
• Adapts to team efforts where indicated in resolution of matters not suitable for singular contribution. 
• Interfaces with Governmental Agencies and, as necessary, other transit Authorities concerning pertinent matter. 
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 
II.    Program Management & Construction Engineering Disciplines:   

• Assists in the preparation of Force Account Plans and schedules, Requests for Proposals, and budgets for proposed projects by estimating contractor and force account labor, and consultant materials and/or choices of materials. 
• Document for record all major design concepts, approaches and agreements made with any and all parties involved in the project.   
• Furnishes Senior Project Engineer with periodic reports as required of progress of the work and of Contractor’s compliance with the progress schedule and schedule of Shop Drawings and submittals. 
• Monitors consultant’s performance and participate in design review process by coordinating in-house design review tasks. 
• Conducts job progress meetings and coordinates project support functions. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Rail Facilities

• Bachelor's Degr