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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