Principal Engineer Civil

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.
For a full job description, go to: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/[email protected]