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Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager

NJ Transit

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Newark, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

NJ Transit is hiring a Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager. The Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager leads complex engineering projects related to equipment design, development, installation, and maintenance. This role involves overseeing a team of engineers, setting project goals and timelines, coordinating resources, and ensuring project deliverables are met. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and may provide technical expertise, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to optimize equipment performance and efficiency.

Key focus areas include Manage the day-to-day project schedule for design and build and/or design and overhaul of Rail vehicle equipment, Assign and supervise activities of a consultant engineering firm throughout all phases of vehicle procurement, and Develop, prepare and implement force account budgets to an accuracy, adequate for the completion of a vehicle program.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Engineering Or Related Area and 6+ Years Progressive Experience In Maintenance Of Rail Vehicle Equipment. Important skills include Leading Projects, Managing Projects, Equipment Design, Equipment Development, Equipment Installation, and Equipment Maintenance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leading ProjectsManaging ProjectsEquipment DesignEquipment DevelopmentEquipment InstallationEquipment MaintenanceOverseeing Engineering TeamsSetting Project GoalsSetting TimelinesCoordinating ResourcesEnsuring Project DeliverablesCollaborating With Cross-Functional TeamsTechnical ExpertiseTroubleshooting IssuesImplementing Process ImprovementsOptimizing Equipment PerformanceOptimizing EfficiencyManaging Project ScheduleAssigning ActivitiesSupervising ActivitiesDeveloping BudgetsPreparing BudgetsImplementing BudgetsMonitoring ProjectsInitiating Corrective ActionPlanningResource AllocationDeveloping Technical Specifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Area6+ Years Progressive Experience in Maintenance of Rail Vehicle Equipment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager

Capital Programs

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.

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

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