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Job Specification

  PRINCIPAL ENGINEER CIVIL  (02796@)

  DEFINITION:
 
  Under direction, takes the lead and/or performs highly complex 
  and difficult civil engineering work involving the design, inspection, 
  or survey of construction projects, utilities, or related engineering 
  facilities;  in some jurisdictions, may supervise staff performing 
  civil engineering work; does related work 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/or performs independent work in the highly complex 
  and difficult engineering phases of general civil engineering, design, 
  inspection, and/or survey of construction projects, utilities, or related 
  engineering facilities  

  Assigns and prioritizes civil engineering projects

  Provides guidance to subordinates in the performance of their work.

  Analyzes and interprets complex plans and specifications.

  Prepares or takes the lead in the preparation of complex contract drawings, 
  specifications, cost estimates, and preliminary estimates for various 
  engineering projects.

  Inspects or takes the lead in  the inspection of the equipment, methods, 
  procedures, supplies, and materials used by the contractor, to 
  ensure compliance with design plans and specifications.

  Develops field engineering details involved in change in plans,
  as-built plans and associated estimates.

  Performs highly complex and difficult engineering mathematical 
  computations.

  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.

  Has responsibility for the completion of office and field surveys, 
  inspections, investigations and/or materials tests within areas relating 
  to projects assigned to the department, agency or jurisdiction.

  Investigates, identifies and evaluates new products and systems in 
  the field of building construction.

  Implements new technological advances in construction into ongoing
  construction projects.

  Reviews applications for demolition and inspects designated buildings
  to assess the degree of deterioration and ascertains the cost of 
  rehabilitation of demolition under a grant or loan program.

  Participates in the design of building construction, utilities and other
  related facilities.

  Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing   
  findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

  Drafts correspondence pertaining to engineering programs and activities

  Maintains essential records and files.

  Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
  manual recording and computerized information system 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:  Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license
  issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and 
  Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in 
  Civil Engineering.

  EXPERIENCE:
 
  Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering work.

  NOTE:  A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be
  substituted for one (1) year of experience as stated above.

  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 the essential duties 
  of the position.
 
  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and of the procedures 
  used in locating, planning, and designing civil engineering projects, 
  roadways, walks, and drainage projects.

  Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including trigonometry
  and calculus.

  Knowledge of the form, content, and preparation of construction plans 
  and specifications, of the techniques use din preparing detailed maps 
  and charts, and of approved inspection techniques.

  Knowledge of inspection techniques.
 
  Ability to take the lead and provide suitable assignments and 
  guidance subordinate employees.

  Ability to design new utility installations. 
  
  Ability to prepare specifications and to give authoritative advice 
  to supervisory officers regarding the construction of new utility 
  installations.

  Ability to prepare topographic maps, profiles, and plans and
  to use such instruments as required to obtain the necessary data.

  Ability to work with and assist in the operation of the field  and 
  office work of professional and nonprofessional employees who 
  are assigned to assist in this work.

  Ability to apply basic engineering principles and techniques in 
  plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates and 
  to reduce and plot field notes.

  Ability to inspect construction projects for the purpose of
  determining conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.

  Ability to prepare preliminary estimates of the cost of new
  construction or installations and to check drawings submitted 
  by contractors for these projects.

  Ability to solve complex engineering and design problems.

  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 clear, concise, technically sound, and informative 
  engineering reports containing findings, conclusions, and
  recommendations.

  Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files.

  Ability to learn 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, or 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 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.


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02796@LC N/A27-

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