Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans with employer contribution

Job summary

Join NJ TRANSIT as a Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager where you will lead complex engineering projects related to Rail vehicle equipment design and maintenance. You will oversee a team of engineers, manage project timelines, and ensure the successful integration of equipment into production.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and six years of experience in the design and maintenance of Rail vehicle systems. Enjoy a competitive salary and a robust benefits package including comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related area.
• Six years of progressive responsible experience in maintenance, repair, and/or design of Rail vehicle equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the project schedule for design and build of Rail vehicle equipment.
• Supervises activities of a consultant engineering firm during vehicle procurement.
• Prepares and implements accurate budgets for vehicle programs.
• Monitors project for cost-effectiveness and initiates corrective actions.
• Participates in development of technical specifications for Rail equipment.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Engineering Design

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

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.

Summary

• The Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex engineering projects related to equipment design, development, installation, and maintenance.
• Oversee a team of engineers, set project goals and timelines, coordinate resources, and ensure project deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development, to ensure seamless integration of equipment into production processes.
• Additionally, may provide technical expertise, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to optimize equipment performance and efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day project schedule for the design and build and/or design and overhaul of Rail vehicle equipment.
• Assigns and supervises the activities of a consultant engineering firm throughout all phases of the vehicle procurement, from Request for Proposal (RFP) through build and warranty.
• Develops, prepares and implements force account budgets to an accuracy, adequate for the completion of a vehicle program.
• Monitors the project to ensure timely cost-effective activity and initiates corrective action as required.
• Ensures that effective mechanisms for planning and resource allocation for the project are implemented.
• Participates in the development of technical specifications for the procurement of revenue and non-revenue Rail equipment.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related area.

Knowledge & Skills

• Six (6) years of progressive responsible experience in maintenance, repair, and/or design of Rail vehicle equipment.

Benefits

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 a 3% company match
  • 457(b) – Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer