Principal Project Engineer

Principal Project EngineerRail OperationsJob Description:Principal Project Engineer-SignalLocation: Orange FreightForbes List of America's Best Employers 2024Move 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 New Jersey Transit.Principal Project Engineer is a senior-level role responsible for leading and managing complexengineering projects. They oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design toimplementation and completion. Principal Project Engineers coordinate with cross-functional teams,stakeholders, and clients to ensure project objectives are met within budget and timeline constraints.They provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and actively participate in project reviews, risk assessments, and quality control processes. Strong leadership, communication, andproblem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. Plans, designs and manages very complex construction, rehabilitation, and/or alteration of structures, facilities, equipment and/or other infrastructure systems. Coordinates the activities of assigned project staff and/or contractors in the design, development and implementation of very complex engineering projects. Develops standards and criteria for design and construction for very complex engineering projects. Develops, designs, proposals, schedules and cost estimates for assigned projects. Evaluates progress and results of engineering activity and recommends changes in procedures of assigned projects. Maintains liaison with individuals and units (internally and externally) to facilitate the completion of assigned projects. Manages the estimation of human and other resources needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.Education, Experience and Qualifications / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED• Baccalaureate degree in appropriate engineering disciplineKnowledge and Skills:• Six years of applied engineering experience, to include project management experience.•Compression MinimumCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsPPE License – Preferred not required.Education can be substituted for required years of experience. At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package: 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.

Created: 2026-03-07