Senior Engineering Technician (Pittsburgh)

Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide engineering technical support for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)'s civil, electrical, mechanical and facilities engineers and/or architects and others as directed by the managing engineer in areas of engineering and architectural design, PRT Systems, plan preparation, design review, specification development, construction inspection and monitoring contract progress for the Operations Division.

Essential Functions:

* Provides specification development services for building, rail, bus, non-revenue vehicle, shop equipment, facilities equipment, and new purchase/service contracts. Services to include market research, technical specification preparation, cost estimating, purchasing support, and technical bid reviews. * Performs field inspections including monitoring and coordination of contractors and consultants and maintains accurate records pertaining to design and construction progress, schedules, costs, quality control, work activities, conditions, and as-built documents. * Manage, schedule, and coordinate the facility quarterly and annual fire protection and detection system testing and the five-year hydrostatic testing of the subway and tunnel fire standpipe systems. Oversee the consultant and contractor activities related to the successful completion and reporting of these tests.

Job requirements include:

* Associate's degree or two (2) years of college in engineering technology, architectural technology, construction technology, or related field from an accredited college or university. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis * Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a facility or infrastructure inspector, and/or experience in the preparation of plans and/or specifications. No certifications or licenses required. * Effective and professional written and communication skills. * Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word, and Excel. * Valid PA driver's license.

Preferred Attributes:

* Experience in the use of computers for the purpose of developing and reviewing technical documents. * Experience in inspecting and overseeing construction work. * Experience in surveying and/or field measurements * Experience assisting engineers and/or architects with the preparation of plans and/or specifications for facility and/or infrastructure projects. * Experience in drafting and/or the use of CADD.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.

EOE

Posted 2026-02-20

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