Principal Engineer

Engineering-Resource-Group; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Pension

Comprehensive Health Benefits

PTO including vacation, sick, and other PTO

Retirement benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA, Life insurance

Job summary

Engineering-Resource-Group is seeking a Principal Engineer in Morris Plains, NJ, to lead water resources related construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering, a minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering, and a NJ PE License. Responsibilities include planning, supervising project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Benefits include state pension, comprehensive health benefits, PTO, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil engineering for design, construction and contract management.
• NJ PE License required.
• Experience with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and coordinate advanced specialty projects for water resources.
• Supervise quantity, quality, and cost of materials.
• Prepare RFPs and contracts for consulting services.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of regulations

Technical skills in engineering applications

Project management

Education

BS Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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).