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Positions

The following is a sample of the positions that are currently available with or through KOHL.  If you are interested in these or other opportunities, please e-mail your resume as an attachment compatible with MSWord for Windows (any version) to career@kohlgroup.com or fax it to (973) 984-8489.  For positions below, please refer to a specific Position ID in your correspondence.

KOHL provides excellent benefits to our employees, including an extensive medical plan and a 401(k) pension plan.

Click on one of the following positions to get detailed information.

Position Title

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Position

ID

Location Duration
Cost Control/Estimating Eng. KG070207_Cost Control Estimating Engineers NYC Contract Positions
Signal Resident Representatives KG600RR NYC Contract Positions
Signal Design Engineer KG600SE NYC Contract Positions
Electrical Resident Representatives KG600ERR NYC Contract Positions
Electrical Design Engineer KG600EDE NYC Contract Positions
Communications Resident Representative KG600CRR NYC Contract Positions
Estimator KG600EST NYC Contract Positions
Tech/Spec Writer KG600TW NYC Contract Positions


Position ID KR070207_Cost Control/Estimating Eng.
Position Title: Cost Estimating Engineer and/or Cost Control Engineers
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Position
Start: Future Opportunities

KOHL Group Job Description KR070207_Cost Control/Estimating Eng.

Cost Estimating Engineer/Cost Control Engineer

Position description:  These positions require senior, mid-level and junior-level professionals for cost estimating and cost control for general construction, heavy construction, and design projects in New York City.  The responsibilities include preparing preliminary and final cost estimates; analyzing consultant and/or contractors’ proposals/bids to ensure that all elements have been properly addressed; developing labor hour estimates, preparing cost estimates for additional work orders or modifications, monitoring monthly actual cash flows, preparing monthly project cost control reports; forecasting final project costs and researching equipment and material costs.

Requirements:  Required experience includes cost estimation and cost control on projects involving new and emerging technologies, train signals, and communications.  Cost estimate and/or cost control knowledge in one or more of the following areas are required: general construction, transit infrastructure construction, telecommunications, electronics, and software-firmware.  Experience in one or more of the following project categories is desirable: Communication Based Train Control (CBTC), SONET-ATM, and Automatic Train Supervision.  Bachelors and Masters Degrees in an engineering discipline are desirable; equivalent experience will be considered. 

There are a number of positions; the experience requirements range for 3 years to 10 plus years.

If you are interested and meet the requirements, please respond with a current resume in MS Word, along with your hourly salary requirements and three professional references to: aboschetti@kohlgroup.com.  One of our staff will contact you for additional details on the positions.

The KOHL Group, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is a Consulting and Services firm specializing in providing business, technical and operations consulting and resources to the telecommunications and related industries.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  Please find us on the web at www.kohlgroup.com.



Position ID KG600RR
Position Title: Signal Resident Representatives
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Signal Resident Representatives

Duration: Contract Positions

Location: NYC

SIGNAL RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Signal resident representatives provide support during the design phase and the preparation of contract documents, as required. After a contract is awarded, the representative ensures that the contractor adheres to the contract documents; and that the project is built according to the plans and specifications. Via observation and testing, safety practices on the job site and project quality control methods are monitored to ensure that company standards are maintained. Responsible for preparing reports, maintaining records and schedules related to the project construction. At higher levels, the signal resident recommends approval of payments, contract modifications and other work.

Level A

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years experience on construction inspection, design or maintenance. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 4 years experience on construction inspection or design.
  • A practical knowledge of a major transit signal system; 4 years experience in signal inspection, maintenance or design work. Adept at monitoring several types of work activity. Ability to work independently under general supervision.
  • Possesses ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors and company personnel.

Level B

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years experience on construction inspection, design or maintenance. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 8 years experience on construction inspection or design.
  • A practical knowledge of a major transit signal system; 6 years experience in signal inspection, maintenance or design work. Adept at monitoring several types of work activity. Ability to work independently under general supervision.
  • Possesses ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors and company personnel.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600SE
Position Title: Signal Design Engineer
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Signal Engineer

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

SIGNAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Signal design engineers perform the following work: design work for railroad signals, shop drawing review, design support during construction including inspection of newly installed signal systems, centralized train control equipment, speed control systems, and/or related electrical plant, machinery and apparatus, and other related work.

Level A

  • A high school diploma and 8 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 4 years railroad signal experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to work independently in all conventional aspects of signaling. As a fully competent engineer, plans and conducts work independently based on general instructions. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex work and supervisory approval on other work.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level B

  • A high school diploma and 10 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 6 years railroad signal experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques and extend the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Applies sound and diversified knowledge of signaling. Makes independent judgments on engineering problems and methods. Requires supervisory guidance only on the general project objectives, unusual problems and developments.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level C

  • A high school diploma and 12 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 8 years railroad signal experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems. Assignments are given in terms of broad objectives and limits.
  • Maintains liaison with individuals within company or other organizations as required. Responsible for acting independently on technical matters.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level D

  • A high school diploma and 14 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 10 years railroad signal experience. Registration as a licensed professional engineer may be required. However, extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of licensing.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Makes decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact. Negotiates critical issues and is recognized as an authority in the field.
  • Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and management. Possesses skills in the art of persuasion and negotiation of key issues.
  • Possesses the ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level E

  • A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 10 years railroad signal experience, including five years in a supervisory capacity. Registration as a licensed professional engineer is a generally required. However, extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of licensing.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Makes decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact. Negotiates critical issues. Individuals at this level must demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in activities of significant importance and are recognized as authority in the field.
  • Possesses the ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Must be able to write management reports and recommend the approval of signal line drawings. Conducts or oversee breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors and internal departments.

Level F

  • A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 12 years railroad signal experience, including 7 years in a supervisory capacity. Registration as a licensed professional engineer is a generally required. However, extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of licensing.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Makes decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact. Negotiates critical issues. Individuals at this level must demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in activities of significant importance and are recognized as authority in the field.

Possesses the ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Must be able to write management reports and recommend the approval of signal line drawings. Conducts or oversee breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600ERR
Position Title: Electrical Resident Representative
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Electrical Resident Representative

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

ELECTRICAL RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Electrical resident representatives provide support, as required, during design and preparation of contract documents. After the contract is awarded, they ensure through testing and observation that the contractor complies with the contract documents. They monitor safety practices on the job site and quality control methods to ensure that company standards are maintained.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of four years experience in construction inspection.

A practical knowledge of a railroad’s electrical systems; four years experience in electrical inspection, maintenance or design work, and the ability to monitor several types of work activity. At this level, must be able to work independently under general supervision.

The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare reports and presentations. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID: KG600EDE
Position Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Electrical design engineers perform the following work: design work for electrical and power systems, shop drawing review, design support during construction including inspection of newly installed electrical and power systems, machinery and apparatus, and other related work.

Level A

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience
  • Knowledge of and the ability to work independently on all conventional aspects of electrical engineering. A practical knowledge of railroad signal or communications systems is desirable.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare daily reports, process progress payments and additional work orders. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level B

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years experience
  • The ability to use advanced techniques and extend the theories and precepts of electrical engineering to novel or unusual circumstances. Applies sound and diversified knowledge. Makes independent judgments on engineering problems and methods. Requires supervisory guidance only on general objectives and unusual problems and developments. A practical knowledge of railroad signal or communications systems is desirable.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare daily reports, process progress payments and additional work orders. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level C

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years experience
  • The ability to use advanced techniques and extend the theories and precepts of electrical engineering to novel or unusual circumstances. Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems: with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. A practical knowledge of railroad signal or communications systems is desirable.

The ability to write clearly, communicate and organize project information, prepare daily reports, process progress payments and additional work orders. Interaction with contractors.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600CRR
Position Title:  Communications Resident Representatives
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions

Job Title: Communications Resident Representatives

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

COMMUNICATIONS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE-LEVEL A

Communications resident representatives provide support, as required, during design and preparation of contract documents. After the contract is awarded, they ensure that the contractor adheres to the contract documents. After the contract is awarded, they ensure that the contractor adheres to the contract documents. Via testing and observation, the representative observes that the project is constructed according to the Contract plans and specifications. They monitor safety practices on the job site and quality control methods to ensure that company standards are maintained. The representative prepares and maintains records and schedules related to the project. At higher levels, the responsibilities include authorization of acceptance, payments and contract modifications.

  • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 4 years experience in construction inspection.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s communication system. 4 years experience in electrical inspection, maintenance or design work. Able to monitor several types of work activity. At this level, must be able to work independently under general supervision.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare reports and presentations. Interacts and communicates with contractors and other internal departments.

COMMUNICATIONS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE-LEVEL B

  • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 8 years experience in construction inspection.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s communication system. 6 years experience in electrical inspection, maintenance or design work. Able to monitor several types of work activity. Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare reports and presentations. Interacts and communicates with contractors and other internal departments.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600EST
Position Title:  Estimator
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Position

Job Title: Estimator

Duration: Contract position

Location: NYC

ESTIMATOR

  • A High School diploma or equivalent
  • Familiarity with Major Transit Systems construction practices.
  • Possess a broad background in capital construction practices.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s signal system is desirable. A minimum of 6 years experience in signals or other discipline that required estimating experience. The type of experience is at the discretion the company and is dependent on the specific needs of task scope.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600TW
Position Title:  Tech/Spec Writer
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Position

Job Title: Tech/Spec Writer

Duration: Contract Position

Location: NYC

TECHNICAL-SPECIFICATION WRITER

  • A Bachelor’s degree.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s signal system.
  • A minimum of 4 years experience in engineering
  • The ability or organize project information, write clear, concise equipment and system specification. Interact and communicate with contractors, internal personnel and other internal departments.
  • Experience with signal system design and field construction procedures is desirable.
  • Experience with the preparation of contract documents is desirable.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Powerpoint is desirable.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.




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