Project Engineer

Assist in supervising and directing the work of assigned professional, technical and clerical employees in the planning, design and/or management of construction of simple and complex, unstructured, multi disciplined City Capital projects.

Department:  Mobility & Infrastructure

Position Type:  Announcement

Salary:  $74,805 per year.

Union:  None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification:  Non-Competitive

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.

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• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE:  The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE:  Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh.  Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time engineering experience which includes two (2) years experience as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.  (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).

EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field.  Engineering In Training Certification is preferred.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

EQUIVALENCY:  Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above).  The Total Qualifying Requirement is seven (7) years.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written:  None required for this position.

• Performance:  None required for this position.

• Medical:  None required for this position.

• Supervises and directs the design and/or management of construction of simple to moderately-complex, unstructured, multi-disciplined City Capital projects in assigned specialized area (e.g., traffic and streets, bridges and structures, surveys and drafting, etc.).

• Supervises assigned personnel; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required.

• Prepares RFP's for consultant services, bid documents, ordinances, resolutions, deed searches, etc., for the full implementation of City Capital projects; reviews shop drawings; designs approved internal research studies for assigned projects.

• Reviews all reports and studies prepared by assigned personnel to monitor progress and to identify problems and delays; recommends approval of change orders and requisitions for payment, etc.

• Identifies problems and potential hazards in all phases of work on assigned projects; advises Project Manager on a timely basis; recommends and implements approved corrective action in order to adhere to schedule and project budget.

• Meets with representatives of other governmental agencies, City Departments, consultants, contractors and public on proposed projects and problems arising in the work, etc.

• Directs the performance of work performed in-house and under consultant and contractor agreements.

• Ensures that RFP's, specifications, designs, contract provisions and work performed comply fully with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

• Initiates payment forms for work performed by consultants and/or contractors.

• Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc., as requested or required.

• Travels to potential or active construction sites to meet, inspect, consult, and relay conditions to Project Manager, which requires navigating uneven terrain, climbing steps and ladders, etc. in varying weather conditions.

• Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.

• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.

• Performs in-house design tasks.

• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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