Sr Project Engineer (E&C) (1017)

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

Job summary

The Senior Project Engineer for Transit Facilities at SEPTA will support Capital design and construction projects across the 2,200-square-mile service region, ensuring budgets, schedules and quality standards are met.

The role demands extensive engineering knowledge, cross‑functional coordination with project managers, operations, consultants and public stakeholders, and the ability to communicate clearly in executive environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in engineering and construction principles and practices.
• Experience communicating effectively in executive, non-technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Project Manager in project definition and feasibility.
• Assist in budgets, schedules and program plans for proposed projects.
• Coordinate design concepts and reviews with Operations and consultants.

Job description

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Secure Your Future with SEPTA - A Leader in Transportation!

TheSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)is thesixth-largesttransportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA isat the forefront of innovationin the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in thePhiladelphia region.

Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, will be accepted at this time.

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 ourSr Project Engineer (E&C) (1017).

Opening Date: 09/18/2026

Job Grade: SAM 41

Starting Salary: Up to $116,428 annually

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

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Project Engineer for Transit Facilities will be responsible for supporting Transit Facilities Capital design and construction projects and other projects as assigned.

The Senior Project Engineer must have an extensive background and knowledge of broad areas of engineering and construction principles and practices, and be familiarwith business practices. This position manages aspects of various projects as assigned by the Project Manager, to ensure that project planning, design, implementationand completion meet the requirements and needs of SEPTA, and the requirements of all the agencies, governments, special interest groups, and the general public towhich SEPTA is responsible. The Senior Project Engineer plans, develops, coordinates and directs an element of a large/complex project or a number of smaller projects. The Senior Project Engineer must come in contact with people at higher organizational levels, both within SEPTA and outside the Authority. His/Her contacts includeDepartment Managers within SEPTA, as well as consultant and contractor firm Assistant Vice Presidents, Federal, State, City and local government officials. The individualmust possess the ability to communicate effectively in an executive, non-technical environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with Project Manager in project definition (scope and objectives) and determination of project sand/or program feasibility.
• Prepares budgets, schedules, program and force account plans for proposed projects.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals, and manages consultant contracts, and coordinates design concepts and reviews with Operations departments. May represent the Authority with special interest groups and/or local communities, and present designs at public meetings.
• Assists Project Manager during the procurement and/or construction stage of a project. This includes project management, construction management, and coordination with governmental agencies and SEPTA's Operating departments.
• Assists Project Manager in project management tasks and direct Project Engineers/Architects.
• Responsible for managing projects, determination of resources, and maintaining budget and schedules.
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small team of engineers and construction inspectors, estimates manpower needs, and schedules, and assigns work to meet schedule.
• Consults with supervisors concerning unusual problems, developments, contractual and policy matters.
• Responsible for training Project Engineers/Architects in the duties of project management and for training Senior Construction Inspectors and Senior Field Engineers in the duties of project supervision.
• Makes decisions independently with regard to engineering problems and construction