Job Specification
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER BRIDGES (02795@)
DEFINITION
Under direction, takes the lead and performs the complex work involved
in planning and executing detailed structural designs and cost estimates
for highway bridges and related structures; checks structural designs and
drawings for assigned projects; in some jurisdictions, may supervise staff
in the performance of field and office engineering work; does other related
duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.
A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this
job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be
listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Takes the lead and performs the complex work involved in planning and
executing detailed structural designs and cost estimates for highway
bridges and related structures.
Checks structural designs and drawings for assigned projects.
Makes preliminary studies, final layout, and contract drawings
for bridges and related structures.
Makes structural design calculations for bridges and related
structures.
Checks structures for the correctness of detail.
Prepares estimates of the cost and quantities of contract items
required for proposed bridge and other structural construction.
Reviews and checks designs to determine stability, strength,
and economy of proposed bridge and other structures.
Checks mathematical calculations for alignments, vertical and
horizontal curves, and other incidental calculations pertinent to
bridge and other construction.
Checks shop plans and working drawings submitted by contractors
for compliance with contract plans.
May supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and
have responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing,
promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
Prioritizes, assigns, and leads engineering projects.
Provides instruction and guidance to subordinates in the
performance of their work.
Makes field inspections of the more complex existing structures.
Prepares engineering, cost, and other reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering.
NOTE: Applicants who do not meet the above education requirement
may substitute possession of a Professional Engineer's License
issued by the NJ Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
NOTE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with
a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for
one (1) year of indicated experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of engineering experience in bridge and structural
design work.
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 essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles of engineering and the procedures involved
in planning and designing engineering projects.
Knowledge of bridge and structural engineering and design work.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including trigonometry and
calculus.
Knowledge of and familiarity with shop practices and construction
procedures.
Ability to take the lead and provide suitable assignments and guidance
to subordinate employees.
Ability to visualize, analyze, and prepare satisfactory solutions for
problems involved in the study and preparation of complete layouts
for bridge and other structures.
Ability to carry out complex structural designing assignments.
Ability to check bridge and other structural plans, contract drawings,
contractors' working drawings, and shop drawings.
Ability to review critically plans submitted by engineers, consultants,
and/or other agencies.
Ability to make calculations for alignment, vertical and horizontal curves,
and other calculations relating to the construction of bridges and other
structural modes.
Ability to incorporate construction details in highway bridges and other
structural work.
Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise the work of engineers and
other staff.
Ability to prepare cost and quantity estimates of bridge and other
structural construction projects.
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 engineering and other technical reports on bridge
and other structural construction matters containing findings, analyses,
conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability 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, and 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 the 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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 02795@ | | L | C | | N/A | 27 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
12/13/2017 |
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