Project Engineer Development Review

Position SummaryThe position provides engineering review for roadway, sidewalk and traffic pattern changes related to land development projects in the City of Pittsburgh.Department: Mobility and InfrastructureSalary: $79,352 per year.WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time engineering experience in Planning Construction Management, Utility Coordination or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Planning, Urban Design. Engineering or a related Engineering field. ( 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 eight (8) years. ( See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training ).POSITION DUTIESAssists Senior Project Manager and Project Manager to review ROW engineering designs, site plan design, and construction plans of simple to complex transportation-related city or private development projects within the City of Pittsburgh; ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and schedules.Attends development or pre-application meetings and works with multi-department staff when needed.Attends meetings, including field visits, with consultants, contractors and assigned personnel to ensure property design and city standards will be met in ROW or to determine if existing conditions require improvements.Reviews transportation and ROW documents as appropriate and circulates for additional comments across the department when needed.Reviews plans and reports in order to determine the best design or construction for projects in relation to streets or public ROW, transportation aspects, vehicular and pedestrian safety, and future planning.Works with DOMI staff to research parcel ownership, property ordinances, and past or future land use as needed for reviews.Works with other city agencies, contractors, the public, and consultants hired by City Departments on proposed projects and problems arising in the work; interacts with counterparts in local, state, and federal agencies.Maintains records, either manually or through automated systems, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, presentations or comments as requested or required; prepares other materials as requested for internal and external records and communication.May work with interns or other planners on assigned research or design of projects.Identifies problems and potential hazards in all phases of work on assigned projects; advises Senior Project Manager or Project Manager on a timely basis; recommends and implements approved corrective action in order to adhere to schedule and project budget.Ensures that RFPs, specifications, designs, contract provisions and work performed comply fully with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.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.