Project Designer (1006) - Track Engineering

About the role

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region. We Are Proud To Be Recognized As 2023 FORBES Best in State Employer Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024. Opening Date: 09/25/2026 | Closing Date: 10/18/2026 | Job Grade: SAM 38.

Responsibilities

• Provides track engineering analysis, detailed design reviews.
• Provides conceptual, preliminary and final designs of tracks systems and designs for Installation by field forces and or third parties utilizing Bently software for alignment designs and other CAD programs.
• Writes specifications and Request for Proposals and review designs for all track devices and systems including preparing proof of concept for all new track designs and systems.
• Generates and coordinates design plans and specifications for in-house and 3rd party forces.
• Reviews, monitors and performs oversight and witnessing of factory testing of track, elements and subsystem equipment and work in progress.
• Takes necessary action to correct unusual equipment operations and recommend standard preventative maintenance procedures.
• Conducts preliminary engineering site walks with various parties, and reviews and approves third party signal and communications construction drawings and specifications.
• Designs various types of special track work systems.
• Manages the performance of 3rd party technical services including CSEC's, GEC's and other technical services.
• Initiates, upgrades and implements design standards to be employed in track.
• Reviews and approves 3rd party designs and construction documents for conformity with established standards.
• Generates written memoranda, technical reports, audits, etc. in professional, effective manner.