Assistant Chief Engineer-Signals

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

401(a) Retirement plan with employer contribution

401(k) Retirement saving plan with company match

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer-Signals to oversee all signal maintenance ensuring the safe and efficient Rail service. In this role, you will direct signal design for capital projects, manage departmental needs, and represent NJ TRANSIT in various meetings.

You will require a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in railway signaling. NJ TRANSIT offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in design, construction, or maintenance of railroad infrastructure.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to coordinate activities within the department.

Responsibilities

• Direct signal maintenance for safe and reliable Rail service.
• Manage rail signal design and construction of capital projects.
• Represent the department at meetings and public hearings.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Railway signaling expertise

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related area

Job description

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 customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Assistant Chief Engineer-Signals

Roles And Responsibilities

• Directs all signal maintenance, and provides cost effective maintenance which ensures safe, reliable, and efficient Rail service.
• Directs rail signal design and construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements and programs.
• Represents the Infrastructure Engineering Department and NJ Transit at meetings, presentations, public hearings, and Board meetings.
• Directs the management of departmental needs, including all personnel related matters. Provides direction to subordinates and establishes safety guidelines for work practices and procedures.
• Recommends standards for signal construction and maintenance. Ensures standardized inventory, improved reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction by improving performance of the operation.
• Directs and assigns the preparation, review and approval of various technical project reports, status reports, Board items, cost estimates and departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinates all activities within the Communications and Signals Department.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related area, and (9) years of experience in the design, construction and/ or maintenance of railroad infrastructure- with an emphasis in Railway Signaling, to include a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• This position may require service to be performed outside of normal business hours.

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
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• 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