Deputy Chief Engineer, Bridges & Structures

Deputy Chief Engineer, Bridges & Structures

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

26-DECE-01

Department

Mobility and Infrastructure

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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POSITION SUMMARY

Leads Structural Engineering services for the City of Pittsburgh in the construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation infrastructure. Supervises the Bridges & Structures (engineering) Division and Bridge Maintenance Division within the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. The position reports directly to the Chief Engineer and may serve as Acting Chief Engineer. Position is responsible for all aspects of structures project design and delivery, including capital budget planning, design oversight, proactive maintenance strategies, project construction, inspection services, asset condition monitoring, reporting, and other performance measurement. The City of Pittsburgh has over 1,000 miles of streets, 150 bridges, 770 sets of public stairs, scores of retaining walls, and numerous other infrastructure assets essential to safe, efficient, and equitable mobility. The position advises the Chief Engineer and Director on sustainable, innovative, and forward-leaning strategies to improve, maintain, and operate these assets to the highest benefit of the people of Pittsburgh and the region, and builds capacity of the Department and team members supervised.

Department: Mobility & Infrastructure

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $109,678 per year.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive.

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of 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 remain a resident throughout employment.

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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Drivers 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.

• Applicant must possess current certification as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a state granting reciprocity.

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, drivers 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 City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and 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 a minimum of nine (9) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE), at least three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position and at least four (4) years 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 Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Current certification as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or a state granting reciprocity, is required.

A Masters Degree from a fully accredited institution in Civil Engineering and/or Urban Planning or Design 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 thirteen (13) 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

• Provides visible, visionary, and proactive leadership to engineering staff and local professionals.
• Areas of responsibility include bridges, steps, retaining walls, landslides, and other miscellaneous structures located within the right-of-way. May also take on projects involving these structural assets on city-owned land outside of the right-of-way as needed or directed.
• Supervises the development of engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for major bridge and structural projects.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and is responsible for the performance of civil engineering functions in the public right-of-way related to city-owned structural assets.
• Coordinates the planning for the engineering design and/or construction management of several multi-disciplined Capital projects; ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and schedules.
• Supervises assigned personnel; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for proposed projects; prepares reports and recommendations to superiors; seals plans and approves contracts for construction and major maintenance projects.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of engineering standards and specifications.
• Prepares reports on the status and costs of major structure projects.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) for major structure projects.
• Administers contracts for construction projects and reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms; ensures payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications.
• Ensures that work on each project is performed in accordance with the contract document, including work schedules and budget, and that all provisions of the agreement are fulfilled.
• Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments, and related costs, recommending approval or modification as needed.
• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work performed by subordinate staff personnel.
• Provides technical information on engineering projects at hearings and legal proceedings.
• Researches new materials, techniques, and software for use in engineering projects.
• Coordinates with other city departments, government officials, and other stakeholders to determine project scope and program requirements of major structure projects.
• Enforces quality control procedures for both design and construction.
• Assists in resolving problems that arise during construction.
• Develops and/or improves internal and external processes to improve project design and delivery, document management, work product tracking and management, and other process improvements as necessary.
• Advises development of Capital and Operating Plans, relative to capital construction projects and services.
• Collaborates across Department Bureaus, city agencies, and with internal and external stakeholders to improve engineering outcomes relative to needs to be addressed.
• Meets with citizens and developers to discuss City codes and regulations, resolve concerns, and coordinate operations.
• Collaborates with, coordinates with, and reports to partner agencies and entities (PennDOT, URA, County, State, Federal Agencies, and others).
• Pursues Federal, State, County, and other funding for transportation projects.
• 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 activities and functions of related personnel 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.

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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class C - regular) or a current valid drivers license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Drivers 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 drivers license.
• YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Drivers License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
• NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Drivers License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

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Do you possess current certification as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a state granting reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

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

• I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of thirteen (13) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.
• I possess an unrelated associate degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.
• I possess a related associate degree and a minimum of eleven (11) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.
• I possess an unrelated bachelors degree and a minimum of eleven (11) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.
• I possess a related bachelors degree and a minimum of nine (9) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.
• I possess a unrelated masters degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.
• I possess a related masters degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects.
• I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

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Please briefly describe your experience as a Professional Engineer in a supervisory role. If you do not possess this experience type N/A.

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

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

• Yes
• No

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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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Employer City of Pittsburgh

Address 414 Grant Street

Room 431

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone 412-255-2710

Website http://www.pghjobs.net