Engineer II (Ops Supp) (1016) - Rail Facilities

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 78,702 - 83,702; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan (Defined Benefit)

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation & holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Free SEPTA Transportation Pass

Job summary

SEPTA is seeking an Engineer II (Ops Supp) for Rail Facilities, offering a starting salary of $78,702 plus an additional $5,000 for the Pennsylvania PE/RA license. The role provides technical support, quality assurance, and design review across multiple engineering disciplines to advance SEPTA's mission and goals. The position requires a B.S.

in engineering and at least one year of relevant experience, with strong written and verbal communication. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering and 1 year of progressive relevant work performance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior engineers on project definitions.
• Apply basic engineering and quality assurance principles with good judgment.
• Produce memoranda, technical reports, specifications, audits, etc.
• Assist in engineering design and analysis in disciplines such as CE, ME, EE, Structural, Track, and C&S.
• Assist investigations and field surveys.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness and coordinate with other groups.
• Assist in planning layouts/sketches for tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in engineering

Job description

Engineer II (Ops Supp) (1016) – Rail Facilities

Job Grade: SAM 37
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Starting Salary: $78,702
Additional $5,000 for Pennsylvania PE/RA license.

Overall Description

Utilizing knowledge gained from previous year of engineering experience, this position is responsible for undertaking engineering/quality assurance assignments that are considered to be of "basic complexity" in size and scope. The role provides technical support and direction for engineering/quality assurance activities including design review and implementation, establishing inspection plans, program/project development and consulting, statistical methods, audits, and continuous improvement approaches to ensure activities are consistent with SEPTA mission values and goals.

Specific Responsibilities

I. General (Applicable to all)

• Consults with senior level engineer/supervision-quality assurance in project definition.
• Exercises good judgment in application of basic engineering and quality assurance principles.
• Generates written memoranda, technical reports, specifications, audits, etc. in a professional manner.

IV. Facilities, Engineering and Construction Disciplines

• Assist in engineering (architectural) design and analysis in assigned field (i.e., CE, ME, EE, Structural, Track, and C&S).
• Assist in investigations/field surveys.
• Be aware of and practice standards as applicable to assigned field.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness coordinating with other specialty groups within the department where necessary/advisable.
• Assist in preliminary planning layouts/sketches where dictated by assigned task/project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.S. degree in engineering (or Bachelor’s in Architecture for an architectural position) and one (1) year of satisfactory progressive relevant work performance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Only candidates authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be accepted.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan assistance qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Free SEPTA Transportation Pass.

SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.