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Project Engineer (Rail Infrastructure ET)

NJ TRANSIT
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2023, 2024, & 2025

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.

Job Summary

A Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing engineering projects from conception to completion. They collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients, architects, and contractors, to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Project Engineers also develop project plans, coordinate resources, monitor progress, and address any issues that may arise during the project lifecycle. Strong technical and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Plans, designs and coordinates moderately complex construction, rehabilitation, and/or alteration of structures, facilities, equipment and/or other rail infrastructure systems.
  • Coordinates the activities of assigned project staff and/or contractors in the design, development and implementation of moderately complex engineering projects.
  • Recommends standards and criteria for design and construction of moderately 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 limited 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 design drawings, MicroStation is desired.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate Degree in appropriate engineering discipline
  • Six (6) years of appropriate experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

Knowledge And Skills Required

  • Two (2) years of applied engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in the preparation of CAD design drawings required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Professional Engineer License in the State of New Jersey desired.

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 saving plan with up to an 3% company match
    • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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