• Principal Project Engineer

    NJ Transit (Orange, NJ)


    Principal Project Engineer

     

    Rail Operations

    Job Description:

    Principal Project Engineer-Signal

     

    Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2024

     

    Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time--and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

     

    This position presents the exciting professional opportunity for you to grow your career and to make a difference by working to ensure the hiring of top talent committed to the revitalization of New Jersey Transit.

     

    Principal Project Engineer is a senior-level role responsible for leading and managing complex

     

    engineering projects. They oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design to

     

    implementation and completion. Principal Project Engineers coordinate with cross-functional teams,

     

    stakeholders, and clients to ensure project objectives are met within budget and timeline constraints.

     

    They provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and actively participate in project reviews, risk assessments, and quality control processes. Strong leadership, communication, and

     

    problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

     

    1. Plans, designs and manages very complex construction, rehabilitation, and/or alteration of

     

    structures, facilities, equipment and/or other infrastructure systems.

     

    2. Coordinates the activities of assigned project staff and/or contractors in the design, development

     

    and implementation of very complex engineering projects.

     

    3. Develops standards and criteria for design and construction for very complex engineering

     

    projects. Develops, designs, proposals, schedules and cost estimates for assigned projects.

     

    4. Evaluates progress and results of engineering activity and recommends changes in procedures of

     

    assigned projects.

     

    5. Maintains liaison with individuals and units (internally and externally) to facilitate the completion of

     

    assigned projects.

     

    6. Manages the estimation of human and other resources needs and schedules work to meet

     

    completion dates and technical specifications.

    Education, Experience and Qualifications / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

    • Baccalaureate degree in appropriate engineering discipline

    Knowledge and Skills:

    • Six years of applied engineering experience, to include project management experience.

    • * Compression Minimum

     

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

     

    PPE License – Preferred not required.

     

    Education can be substituted for required years of experience.

     

    + At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

    + Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision

    + Flexible Spending Account

    + Life Insurance

    + Paid Leave

    + 401(a), 401(k) Retirement Plans - up to 9% match

    + Tuition Assistance

    + Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

     

    At NJ Transit we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.