"Research Project Engineer"

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Engineer for the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) within the School of Engineering. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) and working independently with clearly defined objectives, the Research Project Engineer will lead the technical development team and will act as a liaison between CAIT and transit clients, lead the joint efforts to ensure system reliability and scalability, and serve as the primary technical authority throughout the project lifecycle. This is a high-impact role with cross-unit visibility at CAIT and its transit clients. It is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a solid foundation in supply chain systems and related technologies and a strong desire to evolve into a leadership role in complex program delivery and maintenance systems. It is expected that through the activities at the center, the individual becomes recognized nationally as a subject matter expert, able to provide direction on transportation systems, and act as a consultant to industry, state DOTs, research institutions, and academia.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems that may require significant professional and research experience and great creativity.
• Acts as a point of contact and subject matter expert for both internal and external constituents.
• Takes leadership over research projects, recognize and resolve problems with robust and clear views.
• Leads and directs resources, maintaining focus on project goals, as well as act as a point of contact and subject matter expert on transportation systems.
• Initiates and manages the development of cutting-edge advanced protocols.
• Manages staff and students working on transportation research projects.
• Handles the report and proposal writing.
• Serves as Principal Investigator (PI) to develop original research plans, schedules, and protocols to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects.
• Implements appropriate methodologies while directly or matrix managing project teams conducting the research.
• Writes technical reports, journal article submissions, and prepare conference presentations.
• Represents the Center at seminars and conferences.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in supply chain engineering, inventory management, or operations research.

City:

Piscataway

State:

NJ

Equipment Utilized:

All computer software necessary to perform the work duties listed. Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The position has numerous physical activities, some that require the moving and lifting of heavy materials.

Posting Number:

25ST2599