Principal Engineer

Permanent position for a Principal Engineer for water resources related construction projects.

• Plan, organize and coordinate advanced specialty projects for design and construction of water resources.
• Resolve work problems and interpret administrative policies to subordinates, other departments, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Supervise the determination of quantity, quality, and cost of materials.
• Supervise the preparation of documentation, plans, and specifications related to assigned projects.
• Determine scope, budget, and timeline requirements of engineering projects.
• Prepare RFPs and contracts for consulting services.
• Review documentation provided by consulting engineers and private contractors.
• Decide and establish technical criteria and standards.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional services to obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Assist in developing standards and guidelines to support engineering operations.
• Prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations.
• Submit justifications for requests.
• Monitor and control expenditures.
• Specialized Lead for tanks, pipes, development programs, etc.
• Technical lead for the organization’s GIS program and asset inventory management.

• BS Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil engineering for municipal engineering design, construction, and contract management.
• NJ PE License required.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with engineering applications such as AutoCAD, GIS, hydraulic modeling, etc.

• State Pension.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• PTO including vacation, sick, and other forms of PTO.
• Retirement benefits, 457b option.
• Tuition Reimbursement/paid training.
• FSA, Life insurance (waiting periods may apply).