Engineer III - Rail Communications

HNTB Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Newark, NJ, seeks an engineer to produce and modify design calculations, reports, plans and specifications for transit communications projects. You will work with the project manager to deliver multi-discipline design work on schedule.

You will mentor junior staff, develop conceptual and detailed designs using current drawing tools, and apply engineering criteria to support project execution for diverse rail projects, including signals, CCTV, access control and public address

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or higher degrees with commensurate experience.
• Experience designing transit-oriented communication systems such as backbone fiber, CCTV, access control, public address, and visual information screens.
• Proficiency with drawing/tools software (MicroStation/AutoCad/Revit) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with project manager to perform research, development, calculations and design.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs to support project execution.
• Mentor and review work of junior staff and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Perform quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Assist with scheduling, hours and distribution of work within the discipline.

Skills

Transit communications design

Mentoring guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCad

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

At HNTB, the communications engineering team is responsible for the design of systems that directly interact with the riding public and keep trains moving. Project work can include Train Control Systems (PTC, CBTC), Backbone fiber and cooper communications, CCTV, access control, public address, video information screens, wifi and cellular systems.

What You'll Do:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.

• Assist in the development of project specifications.

• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.

• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.

• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.

• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.

• Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.

• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or

• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or

• PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Engineering experience in the design of transit oriented communication systems including: backbone fiber optic, CCTV, access control, public address, visual information screens, cellular, wifi, networking, and/or train control systems

• Experience with NYC Metro Area rail clients: Amtrak, NJ Transit, MTA C&D, MNR, LIRR

• Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, MicroStation, AutoCad, and/or Revit.

• Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles.

• Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Newark, NJ, New York, NY, White Plains, NY (Westchester Hudson Valley)

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The approximate pay range for New York is $104,216.85 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $100,048.18 - $156,485.61. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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