Engineering Program Analyst - Grade 12

This position will be posted from March 4, 2026 to March 17, 2026 by 4:00pm.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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Assist with the execution of a complex capital program with limited resources and conflicting priorities and is able to work with various departments to match solutions with the current and future needs of the Engineering Division. Assist in managing the business and financial activities of the Engineering Division. Maintains files of Engineering records and plans.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

DESCRIPTION OF TASK:
Works with staff on projects to ensure that Engineering and Authority needs are met with respect to time, cost, improved efficiency, and business value. Assists with the tracking of the DRPA’s capital program and project schedules and provides status of each project’s financial condition by monitoring expenditures on a monthly basis through the use of relevant program/project management software, development of detailed spreadsheets and analysis of data.

Assists in the creation and assembly of the yearly DRPA/PATCO Capital Budget, five‑year program, long‑range capital programming (10‑20 years out), and the Engineering Operating Budget. Fields requests from external departments, reviews Biennial reports and studies, and determines feasibility and priority of capital projects based on internal and external restraints such as system capacity, funding, and manpower.

Oversees a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program for capital projects. Responsibilities will include QA/QC and constructability review of plans and specifications prior to approval by Chief Engineer, review of the QA/QC program itself, and identification of proposed changes to improve the QA/QC program on a regular basis.

Assists and represents the Engineering Division’s interests in the implementation of Asset Management, SAP ERP system, GIS, and other Authority‑wide projects. Duties include the tracking and management of Authority real estate utilizing a Geographical Information System (GIS) as well as supporting Engineering in the DRPA Asset Management Program, specifically in asset organization, inventory tracking, condition assessment evaluations, and integration of Capital Projects.

Develops RFP’s, reviews internal processes, and develops new SOPs as needed.

Works within the SAP ERP environment to maintain master data for contractors and consultants, create requisitions, and process invoices. Works with Finance Department to determine key performance indicators, analyze and improve processes, and implement industry best practices.

Coordinates with Grants Division and Finance Division to track FTA project expenditures and to identify new projects that may be eligible for FTA funding. Reviews FTA‐funded projects to ensure that project files contain the proper documentation (i.e. change orders contain third‑party estimate, justification for change order, etc.) and assists Contracts Administration Division in FTA triennial reviews.

Works with Legal department and Project engineers to create and maintain Project Labor Agreements for capital construction projects. Use construction related experience to develop project specific labor agreements to allow for project delivery in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Develops emergency contracts and consultant/contractor’s agreements as needed.

Tracks Program Management and General Consultant…