Principal Project Engineer

Job Description

• 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 and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
• Must be available and willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate engineering discipline
• Six years of applied engineering experience, to include project management experience

Knowledge And Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and possess good communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Professional Engineer License in the state of New Jersey is preferred.

Working Environment

• Office with occasional site work.

Other Conditions

• Railroad experience/knowledge preferred.

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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About Us

For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named NJ TRANSIT to its renowned America’s Best-in-State Employers list.

Forbes continues to recognize our considerable efforts to build a productive, supportive, stimulating and inclusive work environment. NJ TRANSIT ranked seventh among the 90 New Jersey organizations included in the annual ranking, and NJ TRANSIT ranked number one in the “Transportation and Logistics” category.

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About The Team

NJ TRANSIT has been recognized as Best Public Sector Recruitment Partner by NJIT, the New Jersey institute of Technology.

Careers at NJ TRANSIT

Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premiere transportation brands in North America. When you join Team Transit, the only limitations to your career are your own talent, ambition and willingness to learn. Our team of almost 11,000 employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia region every day. From our operations staff and frontline personnel, to the numerous corporate departments that keep the wheels turning, the people of NJ TRANSIT are what make the company a great place to build a career.

Our world-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, paid sick leave and vacation, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and deferred compensation. Employees receive access to educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, transportation benefits, and wellness programs. The greatest benefit? Knowing you've made a difference in people's lives.

From urban planners and bus operators to engineers and communications experts, we're always looking for skilled, innovative people to join our team. Ready to move forward with us?