Engineering Intern

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Engineering Intern to provide engineering and project management support
to Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)’S engineers, architects and other
staff members as directed by Supervisor for capital projects related to maintenance, modification, repair and/ or
reconstruction of PRT structures, bridges, tunnels, subways, roadways, busways, facilities, passenger stations and
light rail transit system.
Essential Functions:
 Assist the Engineering Department in providing engineering support to resolve technical problems and
methods regarding building codes, structural codes, permit procedures, and municipal construction
requirements as apply to ongoing maintenance, facility modification, repair and/or reconstruction. Assists in
obtaining permits, as needed.
 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.
 Participates in the review of construction drawings and specifications for and assists with the coordination of
activities of outside engineers and contractors hired by the PRT. Provides cost estimating for projected work
activities.
Job requirements include:
 A college degree or be enrolled in a college degree program in Engineering. Current enrollment in a graduate
degree program in engineering or a related field.
 Ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
 Effective written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to prioritize multiple work objectives and schedules.
Preferred attributes:
 Experience in the use of computers for the purposes of developing and reviewing technical documents.
 Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite software programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
 Experience in overseeing and inspecting construction work.

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

Keith Marrow
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3 rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
[email protected]
EOE