Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plans, designs and manages very complex construction, rehabilitation, and/or alteration of structures, facilities, equipment and/or other infrastructure systems.
• Coordinates the activities of assigned project staff and/or contractors in the design, development and implementation of very complex engineering projects.
• Develops standards and criteria for design and construction for very complex engineering projects. Develops, designs, proposals, schedules and cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Evaluates progress and results of engineering activity and recommends changes in procedures of assigned projects.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units (internally and externally) to facilitate the completion of assigned projects.
• Manages the estimation of human and other resources needs a·nd schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.

This Position Supervises:

• This position supervises ARASA & BRS Signal Department personnel and works with time clerks to approve time cards. The mark-out program for the Signal Department, which personnel must be assigned in connection with NJ One Call.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline
• Six years of applied engineering experience, to include project management experience. Railroad experience in taking track, foul time, and understanding of the railroad environment is a must.
• One (1) year of closely related experience may be substituted for each year of Education required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Railroad infrastructure, S23 & S27 instructions, NORAC Operating Rules, FRA rules, System Timetable, Electrical, Electro-mechanical, and electronic knowledge. Documentation of Plans and clear communication skills are required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Professional Engineer License in the state of New Jersey is desired but not required

Working Environment

• Will be working in an office environment, conducting site visits for inspections and meetings. Overseeing some overnight testing will be required.

Physical Demands

• Field site visits are a must to be able to inspect ongoing work.

Other Conditions

• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Kronos, and Oracle.
• Experience with Railroad Test procedures and Test forms is required, as this position will be supervising Test and compliance with FRA rules
• Railroad experience and qualifications are important as a Principal Project Engineer. Will be working with Signal Department Supervisors and answering questions they may have daily on procedures and testing requirements.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Life Insurance 
• Paid Leave 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Commuter benefits 
• Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement savings plan with up to a 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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