Director, Rail Infrastructure Design

Company: NJ Transit
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Director, Rail Infrastructure Design

Rail Operations

Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2021 & 2022

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.

This position presents the exciting professional opportunity for you to grow your career and to make a difference by working to ensure the hiring of top talent committed to the revitalization of NJ TRANSIT.

Director, Rail Infrastructure Design-Signal

• Directs the activities of assigned Infrastructure Design 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 Managers of Design, Project Managers, Engineers, 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 budget, time, and technical requirements.
• Directs engineering staff as needed, in the required procurement protocols and board approval process for the successful award of design and/or construction service contracts.
• Provides professional leadership, administrative and technical support to staff.
• Interfaces with public and private agencies, individuals, and organizations to represent the interests of NJ TRANSIT.
  Knowledge & Skills Required:
  
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or related area and eight (8) years of experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of railroad infrastructure, with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role.
  • Professional registration in Engineering is required.
    What we offer:
    
    • 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
    • Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)
      At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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