Assistant Engineer Civil

DESCRIPTION: Under direction, performs routine civil engineering work involved in the design, construction and inspection of structures and facilities such as roads, bridges, dams and storm drainage, or similar facilities; does other related work.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Assists in preparation and review of plans and drawings.
• Assists in preparation of as-built plans and other reports.
• Assembles and compiles field notes.
• Conducts office and field surveys, inspections, investigations, and tests involved with civil engineering projects.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates of material.
• Prepares requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Performs complex mathematical calculations involving trigonometry and calculus.
• May oversee field survey parties and or perform field survey measurements themselves.
• Prepares engineering specifications and bid documents.
• Assists in the design of civil engineering projects and performs detail drafting work of such work.
• Prepares necessary contract documents, which may include drafting of resolutions and letters.
• Maintains engineering and related records and files, which may include historical
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Contract management/ data entry using NJDOT’s PMRS and SAGE grant management systems.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

NOTE: Possession of a Professional engineer's license or an engineer-in-training certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the above educational requirement.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in civil engineering.

LICENSE: 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 principles of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of procedures used to plan and design civil engineering projects such as roadways, walks, and drainage projects.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to prepare construction plans.
• Knowledge of techniques used to draft and prepare maps and charts.
• Knowledge of Contract management as it relates to NJDOT and FHWA grant agreements
• Ability to prepare engineering plans and drawings.
• Ability to inspect construction projects for conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to oversee field survey parties.
• Ability to inspect and investigate work under construction.
• Ability to apply basic civil engineering principles and techniques to the preparation of plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates.
• Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, and informative engineering reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

RATE: $31.38 per hour, 40 hours per week

Benefits : Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits : Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is classified and competitive through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.