Project Engineer

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number: 26-PJEC-01
Department: Mobility and Infrastructure
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 01


POSITION SUMMARY
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 and Infrastructure
Posting Type : Announcement
Salary : $79,352 per year.
Union : Non-union
Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS
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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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C 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 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 must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.


Qualifying Requirements :
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 receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

WORK EXPERIENCE : The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time engineering experience, which includes two (2) years of 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 General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

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 General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS


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

• Written : None required for this position.
• Performance : None required for this position.
• Medical : None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

• 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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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including :

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Pension
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
02


Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces?If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

• N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
• YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
• NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

03


Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

• I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years of full-time engineering experience.
• I possess an unrelated associate degree and six (6) years of full-time engineering experience.
• I possess a related associate degree and five (5) years of full-time engineering experience.
• I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and five (5) years of full-time engineering experience.
• I possess a related bachelor's degree and three (3) years of full-time engineering experience.
• I possess a related master's degree and two (2) years of full-time engineering experience.
• I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

04


Do you possess two (2) years of professional experience as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects?

• Yes
• No

05


Please briefly describe your experience as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. If you do not possess this experience type N/A.
06


Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

07


Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

• Yes
• No

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