Remote General Engineer – Transit Projects & Oversight

Federal Transit Administration; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 83,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Transit Administration in Chicago seeks a General Engineer to advance program management and oversight across regional and headquarters offices. You will apply core engineering principles, coordinate with grantees and PMOCs, and contribute to technically sound project solutions.

You will participate in meetings, prepare briefing papers and reports, and assist senior staff with analyses to ensure successful delivery of federally funded projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering: ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience with engineering background.
• Registration as Engineer Intern, EIT, or PE by any U.S. State or equivalent.
• FE exam or other licensure requirements for professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work with progressively increasing complexity.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to regional or headquarters projects.
• Attend meetings with regional staff, grantees, PMOCs, and contractors.
• Prepare correspondence, briefing papers, and analytical reports for leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Professional registration or licensure (EI/EIT/PE)

FE examination or equivalent licensure

Job description

The Federal Transit Administration in Chicago seeks a General Engineer to advance program management and oversight across regional and headquarters offices. You will apply core engineering principles, coordinate with grantees and PMOCs, and contribute to technically sound project solutions.

You will participate in meetings, prepare briefing papers and reports, and assist senior staff with analyses to ensure successful delivery of federally funded projects.