Senior Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced civil/structural/ocean engineer in Newark, NJ to plan, coordinate, and conduct engineering work on projects. You will supervise teams, perform field inspections, and interpret materials tests for comprehensive reports.

Required are a PE or ability to obtain within 6 months, 4+ years of relevant experience, and US work authorization with a valid driver's license. This role emphasizes safety and client-focused project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in civil/structural/ocean engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Ability to work in rugged and adverse weather conditions.
• Travel inside the continental U.S. may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work.
• Monitor work for compliance with codes, accepted engineering practices, and internal procedures and standards.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between disciplines and project participants.
• Direct and/or perform field inspections and evaluation of structures.
• Direct and/or perform materials testing, interpret test results, and incorporate results into reports.
• Perform complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering documents, including inspection reports, design plans, and specifications.
• Direct and supervise project engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings and resolve project issues.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and quality.
• Assist with client management, proposal preparation, project scoping, and cost estimating.
• Promote a safe work culture.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

PE License

Field Inspections

Materials Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Computer-Aided Engineering Software

Office Software

Job description

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work
• Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and internal procedures and standards
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between disciplines and project participants
• Direct and/or perform field inspections and evaluation of structures
• Direct and/or perform materials testing, interpret test results, and incorporate results into reports
• Perform complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices
• Prepare comprehensive engineering documents, including inspection reports, design plans, and specifications
• Direct and supervise project engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff
• Participate in internal and external project meetings and resolve project issues
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and quality
• Assist with client management, proposal preparation, project scoping, and cost estimating
• Promote a safe work culture

Requirements

• Good technical knowledge, experience, and capabilities in area of practice
• Good proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and office software and equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, evaluate facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil, structural or ocean engineering from an accredited four-year university
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in rugged and adverse weather conditions and stand up to eight hours or more
• Maintain current industry knowledge through professional organizations and/or other activities
• Travel inside the continental U.S. may be required
• Adherence to and participation in safety, health, and environment requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil, structural, or ocean engineering, with strong capabilities in project management, compliance monitoring, and effective communication. Proficient in conducting field inspections, materials testing, and preparing comprehensive engineering documents.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Field Inspections
• Materials Testing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Computations
• Design Plans
• Inspection Reports
• Specifications
• Data Interpretation
• Cost Estimating
• Proposal Preparation
• Quality Assurance
• Project Scheduling
• Client Management

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Team Coordination
• Conflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Standards
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Control
• Field Evaluation
• Rugged Conditions

Tools & Technologies

• Computer-Assisted Engineering Software
• Office Software