Principal Equipment Engineering Project Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related area.

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

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer