Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager

Vets Hired; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired in Newark, NJ seeks a Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager to lead complex rail vehicle equipment projects, including design, procurement, overhaul, installation, and maintenance. You will manage schedules, budgets, and cross‑functional teams to meet technical and operational standards.

You will oversee engineering consultants, coordinate planning through warranty, develop budgets, monitor costs, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 6 years of progressive experience in rail vehicle maintenance, repair, design, or equipment engineering.
• Strong project management experience.
• Budget planning and cost control skills.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and technical projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex equipment engineering projects.
• Oversee project schedules for rail vehicle design, build, and overhaul activities.
• Supervise engineering consultants throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate engineering activities from project planning through warranty support.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and overall performance.
• Implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Plan and allocate project resources effectively.
• Develop and review technical specifications for equipment procurement.
• Coordinate with engineering and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering issues.
• Support equipment performance improvements and process optimization.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager leads complex engineering projects involving the design, procurement, overhaul, installation, and maintenance of rail vehicle equipment. This role manages project schedules, budgets, engineering consultants, technical specifications, and resource allocation while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to engineering and operational standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex equipment engineering projects.
• Oversee project schedules for rail vehicle design, build, and overhaul activities.
• Supervise engineering consultants throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate engineering activities from project planning through warranty support.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and overall performance.
• Implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Plan and allocate project resources effectively.
• Develop and review technical specifications for equipment procurement.
• Coordinate with engineering and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering issues.
• Support equipment performance improvements and process optimization.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 6 years of progressive experience in rail vehicle maintenance, repair, design, or equipment engineering.
• Strong project management experience.
• Knowledge of engineering design and equipment procurement.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and technical projects.
• Budget planning and cost control skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.