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Rutgers The State University Project Development Engineer in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Project Development Engineer
Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning
Department Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Project Development Engineer for the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) within the School of Engineering. The Project Development Engineer specializing in the proposal, development, implementation, and delivery of innovative projects related Connected and Automated Vehicle and Intelligent Transportation Systems will play a pivotal role in the long-term success of the DataCity Smart Mobility Testing Ground program in collaboration with Middlesex County and New Jersey Department of Transportation. The successful candidate will work closely with DataCity principal investigators, program managers, and the students to ensure the identification and pursuing of federal, state, local, and industrial funding opportunities, ensure quality system design, planning and delivery, and engage in the outreaching and partnership with transportation agencies, industrial, academic, and community partners.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Prepares, plans, and writes funding proposals to secure financial support from federal, state, local, and industrial funding opportunities.
  • Engages in effective outreach and partnership building efforts with transportation agencies, academic sectors, private sectors, and communities to identify traffic safety, mobility, and environment problems and address their needs through project development, implementation, and delivery.
  • Collaborates with Datacity pi s, Staff, and Students in the planning, development, and delivery of projects with system engineering approach and project management best practices.
  • Ensures effective and timely preparation and maintaining of project reports, system documentation, user manual and training materials, technology and knowledge transferring documentation, and community engagement documentation.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 76702.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 97086.500
Annual Maximum Salary 117471.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and have experience in writing project proposals and reports. Excellent presentation skills and experiences in communication and engagement with public and private sector clients and community partners.
  • Strong background in professional project management, project reporting, project documentation, client engagement, and team management. Solid understanding of the best practices in system engineering approaches and project management.
  • Experiences with grant proposal development including but not limited to funding opportunity tracking, proposal idea development, proposal writing and presentation, outreach and communication with potential partnerships, budgeting, professional packaging of competitive proposals, on-time submission, and funding negotiations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional editing and graphical development skills are plus.
  • Experiences with Field ITS Projects, Connected and Automated Vehicle, Smart City Technology pilot, deployment, and evaluation are a plus.
  • Familiarity with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Cooperative Vehicle-Infrastructure Systems (CVRIA) architectures is advantageous.
  • The ideal candidate will possess a forward-thinking mindset, staying abreast of emerging technology trends in transportation, AI, and other fields.
Equipment Utilized
  • Computer and specific software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0018
Posting Open Date 04/30/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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