Senior Rail Facilities Project Engineer – Transit Programs

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

SEPTA transit pass

Job summary

SEPTA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (E&C) to advance a capital program and contribute to the design and construction of railroad facilities across the Philadelphia region.

The role requires extensive engineering and project management experience, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, scheduling, consultant coordination, and field supervision, to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery. A PA PE/RA license adds $5,000, with further career growth opportunities within SEPTA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, or Architecture with 7+ years of transit facilities experience.
• PE/RA registration preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive and technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of construction project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager on project scope, budgets, schedules.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and force account plans for proposed projects.
• Manage consultant contracts and coordinate design reviews with Operations.
• Assist in procurement and construction stages, coordinating with agencies and SEPTA departments.
• Oversee project engineers/architects and ensure resources meet project needs.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and field construction activities to maintain program integrity.
• Guide junior staff and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Construction management

Team leadership

Public speaking

Driver's license

Education

BS in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or B.Arch

PE/RA registration preferred

Tools

Project management software

Job description

SEPTA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (E&C) to advance a capital program and contribute to the design and construction of railroad facilities across the Philadelphia region.

The role requires extensive engineering and project management experience, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, scheduling, consultant coordination, and field supervision, to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery. A PA PE/RA license adds $5,000, with further career growth opportunities within SEPTA.