Project Engineer - Rail Signal Systems

Company: HNTB Corporation
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

What We're Looking ForResponsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clientsPrimary Focus Will Include:

• Perform design calculations, including safe braking and power draw.
• Cost estimates for signal material, cable, conduit.
• Developing complex interlocking circuits.
• Detailing of signal circuits.
• Check calculations and drawings.
• Write detailed technical descriptions for signal system requirements.
• Develop estimates of engineering hours and costs for proposals.
• Meet with customers to review technical details of the project
• Plan design work into specific measurable packages.
• Organize scheduling of specific tasks and assignments and monitor completion
• Programming of vital and/or non-vital processors
• Participate in factory and field testing of signal systemsPreferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 8 years relevant experience in signal system design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
  • INDWhat You'll NeedEssential Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence the to the schedule and budget on projects.
    • Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
    • Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
    • Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team's work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
    • Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
    • Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience
      • Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience
      • PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experienceAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about EOE including disability and vetVisa sponsorship is available for this position.\#AS #TransitAndRailLocations:Lawrenceville, NJ, Malta, NY (Albany), Newark, NJ, New York, NY.....NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.Job Type: RegularFull/Part Time: Full timeJob Category: Engineering GroupReqID: R-09346

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