Assistant Engineer/ Project Manager Water & Sewer - Montville Township.

Montville Township First Aid Squad Inc; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montville Township is seeking a full-time Assistant Engineer/Project Manager to assist the Department Head of Water & Sewer. The role involves project management and engineering tasks across civil, hydraulics, utilities, and environmental disciplines, with duties from RFP preparation to project close-out.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, strong computer skills (Excel), and the ability to read plans and apply local codes. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of local ordinances, resolutions, and codes related to public works.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Head of Water & Sewer with project management and engineering tasks.
• Oversee civil, hydraulics, utilities, environmental, and related engineering duties as required.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and standard operating procedures; assist with RFPs and consultant coordination.
• Inspect Water & Sewer projects to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Reading plans

Civil engineering principles

Ordinances knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The township is seeking a Full-time Assistant Engineer/ Project Manager to assist the Department Head of Water & Sewer. Working under the close supervision of the Department Head of Water & Sewer, the candidate will perform project management and engineering work in civil, hydraulics, utilities, environmental, and/or other engineering related duties as required. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principles of civil engineering, have direct experience in water and wastewater operations and asset management, provide assistance throughout project life cycle starting from preparing request for proposal (RFP) to project close out. Additionally, the candidate will prepare detailed correspondence; maintain essential records, reports, and files; assist in preparing standard operating procedures, assist in the preparation of requests for proposals and coordinate with consultants; prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative engineering and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations; inspect and oversee Water & Sewer projects and facilities to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications; inspect finished installations to ensure conformity to plans and specifications. Candidate must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Candidate should have: strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; ability to apply local ordinances, resolutions, and codes relating to public works to specific cases when required in local service; ability to apply basic civil engineering principles and techniques in plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates; will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the Department; ability to investigate complaints received regarding Water & Sewer infrastructure and construction activities and recommend appropriate remedial action. Qualified candidates should possess at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. Salary range: $70,000 to $90,000 annually.