NJ TRANSIT · 1 month ago
Assistant Chief Engineer, Signal
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $175K/yr
9+ years expNJ TRANSIT is transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America, committed to delivering safe and reliable service. The Assistant Chief Engineer, Signal will direct all signal maintenance and oversee the design and construction of capital projects, ensuring safe and efficient rail service.
Public TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Directs all signal maintenance, and provides cost effective maintenance which ensures safe, reliable, and efficient Rail service
Directs railsignal design and construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements and programs
Represents the Infrastructure Engineering Department and NJ Transit at meetings, presentations, public hearings, and Board meetings
Directs the management of departmental needs, including all personnel related matters. Provides direction to subordinates and establishes safety guidelines for work practices and procedures
Recommends standards for signal construction and maintenance. Ensures standardized inventory, improved reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction by improving performance of the operation
Directs and assigns the preparation, review and approval of various technical project reports, status reports, Board items, cost estimates and departmental policies and procedures
Coordinates all activities within the Communications and Signals Department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related area
9 years of experience in the design, construction and/or maintenance of railroad infrastructure with an emphasis in Railway Signaling
Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role
Benefits
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
Company
NJ TRANSIT
Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premier transportation brands in North America.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$183.39MKey Investors
Federal Transit Administration
2024-07-09Grant· $99.5M
2024-05-28Grant· $83.3M
2022-12-14Grant· $0.59M
Leadership Team
Brendan Kaplan
Deputy CTO - Head of Innovation
Faisal Jameel
Chief Technology Officer
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