Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Rail Operations

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Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, youll 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 NJ TRANSIT.

Senior Project Engineer

• Plans, designs, and coordinates complex construction, rehabilitation, and/or alteration of railway signal systems.
• Coordinates the activities of assigned project staff and/or contractors in the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering projects.
• Recommends standards and criteria for design and construction for 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.
• Estimates human and other resources needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
• Must be able to prepare CAD drawings using MicroStation.

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate Degree in electrical engineering and three years of applied engineering experience, to include project management experience.
• Six years of appropriate experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Prescription
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a) and 401(k) Retirement Plans--up to 9% match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)