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 our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs the activities of the Rail Infrastructure Structures group in all aspects of engineering design. Ensures accurate and timely development of shop and/or construction drawings and specifications in support of in-house or contract forces.
Directs the activities of the Project Managers, Engineers, Bridge Inspectors, and support staff in the progress of design-related activities. Ensures a well-defined work scope, complete, timely, and bid ready design products.
Administers the distribution and assignment of design and construction projects with respect to the budget, time, and technical requirements.
Directs engineering staff as needed, in the required procurement protocols and Board approval processes for the successful award of design and/or construction service contracts.
Provides cost-effective maintenance practices, which ensures safe, reliable, and efficient Rail service.
Directs the development, monitoring, and control of schedules and budgets for the department’s overhead, undergrade, bridge painting, tie deck, and right-of-way programs in order to ensure the rail infrastructure remains in a state of good repair.
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:
Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Leave
401(a), 401(k), Retirement Plans - up to 9% match
Tuition Assistance
At NJ Transit we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related area, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience in the design, construction, and/or maintenance of railroad infrastructure – with an emphasis in structures, to include a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role.
NJ Professional Engineering License is required.
This position may require service to be performed outside normal business hours.
About NJ Transit
General InformationNJ TRANSIT is New Jersey's public transportation corporation. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers' needs and committed to excellence.Covering a service area of 5,325 square miles, NJ TRANSIT is the nation's third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. The agency operates a fleet of 2,027 buses, 711 trains and 45 light rail vehicles. On 236 bus routes and 11 rail lines statewide, NJ TRANSIT provides nearly 223 million passenger trips each year.NJ TRANSIT also administers several publicly funded transit programs for people with disabilities, senior citizens and people living in the state's rural areas who have no other means of transportation. In addition, the agency provides support and equipment to privately-owned contract bus carriers. As the vehicle that connects New Jerseyans with employment, education, health care and recreational opportunities in and around the Garden State, NJ TRANSIT is vital to the state's economic and social well-being, as well as its quality of life....Mission StatementTo provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers' needs and committed to excellence.
