Principle Engineer Civil

Monmouth County (NJ)
Freehold, New Jersey
Full Time

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Description

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER CIVIL (02796@)

Under direction, takes the lead and/or performs highly complex

and difficult civil engineering work involving the design, inspection,

or survey of construction projects, utilities, or related engineering

facilities; in some jurisdictions, may supervise staff performing

civil engineering work; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

NOTE: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license

issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and

Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in

Civil Engineering.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering work.

NOTE: A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be

substituted for one (1) year of experience as stated above.

LICENSE:

NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid

Professional Engineering (PE) license issued by the NJ State

Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, particularly

for positions assuming "responsible charge" over staff as defined

by NJAC 13:40-1.3.

NOTE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license

valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than

employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties

of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and of the procedures

used in locating, planning, and designing civil engineering projects,

roadways, walks, and drainage projects.

Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including trigonometry

and calculus.

Knowledge of the form, content, and preparation of construction plans

and specifications, of the techniques use din preparing detailed maps

and charts, and of approved inspection techniques.

Knowledge of inspection techniques.

Ability to take the lead and provide suitable assignments and

guidance subordinate employees.

Ability to design new utility installations.

Ability to prepare specifications and to give authoritative advice

to supervisory officers regarding the construction of neutility

installations.

Ability to prepare topographic maps, profiles, and plans and

to use such instruments as required to obtain the necessary data.

Ability to work with and assist in the operation of the field and

office work of professional and nonprofessional employees who

are assigned to assist in this work.

Ability to apply basic engineering principles and techniques in

plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates and

to reduce and plot field notes.

Ability to inspect construction projects for the purpose of

determining conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.

Ability to prepare preliminary estimates of the cost of new

construction or installations and to check drawings submitted

by contractors for these projects.

Ability to solve complex engineering and design problems.

Ability to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs

and effectively recommend the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting

and/or disciplining of employees may be required.

Ability to prepare clear, concise, technically sound, and informative

engineering reports containing findings, conclusions, and

recommendations.

Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or

manual recording and information systems used by the agency,

office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English

sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign

Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms

of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they

can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable

accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it

would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be

eligible.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

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Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.