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Principal Project Engineer-Signal
Location: Orange Freight
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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.