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NJ Transit Director, Engineering - Traction Power - Overhead Cat Design in Newark, New Jersey
Director, Engineering - Traction Power - Overhead Cat Design
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 love of learning to make it all possible.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Serves as project director and directs all design staff activities, including contract document production for traction power infrastructure and overhead catenary system (OCS) design. Reviews and approves all plans, specifications, and calculations to ensure constructability and compliance with regulatory agency requirements and accepted engineering practice. Certifies designs are correct by signing and sealing contract documents in accordance with state statute.
Serves as in-house design expert answering questions and resolving problems encountered by other departments. Manages outside consultant design projects assigned to assist with design projects. Reviews and/or manages staff review of plans and specifications prepared by consultants for all construction projects.
Directs staff in the review and approval of shop drawings, product cut sheets, construction schedules, applications for payment, and other construction submittals. Directs Construction Managers on design issues and field modifications. Provides oversight of contractor progress and construction techniques. Reviews and approves construction change orders.
Establishes design parameters and develops conceptual traction power, OCS design for rail facility capital projects. Prepares cost estimates, project budgets and construction schedules.
Resolves daily staff issues, assigns work, coordinates staff training, prepares merit reviews, interviews/hires new employees. Responsible for the development of short and long-term department goals.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Seven (7) years of progressive managerial applied experience in design and construction of traction power and OCS for rail facilities.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Understanding of basic project management and staff management and advance understanding of traction power infrastructure and overhead catenary system design.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Professional Engineer license required.
This Position Supervises:
Supervising Engineer, Traction Power OCS Design
Principal Project Engineer, Traction Power/OCS Design
Sr. Project Engineer, Traction Power/OCS Design
Project Engineer, Traction Power/OCS Design
Physical Demands:
- Typical indicative of an office environment and capable of hiking/light climbing for field visits. Visual inspection of facilities and facility components.
Working Environment:
90% Office
10% Field
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
At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.
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