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NJ Transit Junior Project Engineer in Newark, New Jersey

Junior Project Engineer

Rail Infrastructure Engineering

Job Description:

Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023, & 2024

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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Participates in the design of construction, rehabilitation, and/or alteration of structures, f acilities, equipment, and/or other rail infrastructure systems.

  • Conducts field surveys to collect data and facilitate the timely completion of engineering projects.

  • Estimates material quantities and other resources needs to produce project and departmental schedules and accurate cost estimates, including project resources.

  • Reviews and checks drawings prepared by in-house drafting personnel. Able to produce MicroStation drawings for various rehabilitation projects based on department needs.

  • Good communication skills required in order to transfer field-gathered information and transfer this to repair drawings that are complete and understandable to engineering and construction personnel.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering discipline or equivalent.

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 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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