Professional Municipal Engineer Job Description
Plan, designs and manages public works projects with an emphasis on Roads, Water and Wastewater
Resources. Rapidly expanding company with a great reputation seeking individuals that can provide high
growth potential including managing clients and office.
Essential Functions
- Plans, designs, coordinates and manages public works projects including capital improvement
projects with an emphasis on roads / water / wastewater plant and delivery systems infrastructure.
Manages the work and project budgets of outside consultants; develops schedules for bidding andconstruction; evaluates and approves selected bidders.
Reviews and approves change orders and payment requests to outside consultants and contractors.Signs, seals and prepares engineering plans, reports, specifications and contract documents.Prepares,reviews and evaluates design / construction project schedules; investigates and resolvesschedule conflicts on capital improvement projects with an emphasis on road / water / wastewater
projects.
Provides technical direction, project management, and assistance to engineering staff,consultants,developers andoutside agencies regarding multiple projects.
Provides lead expertise, technical direction and assistance to civil engineers and other technicaldesign and construction professionals within multiple municipal departments.
Coordinates municipal projects amongst municipal departments with other local municipalitiesand state and federal agencies.
Approves materials, methods, equipment, specifications, cost estimates, change orders, payrequests and related documents utilized in the execution of construction projects.
Prepares, presents and interprets written and oral reports on public works projects for municipalmanagement and the public.
Performs research, analyzes findings, and prepares recommendations for infrastructure planningneeds with an emphasis on roads / water / wastewater projects.
Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints regarding engineering projects andinfrastructure.
Assists in the development of the department, divisionand capital improvement budgets.Represents the municipal on professional and technical committees.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and five years of increasingly responsibleexperience as a professional engineer.
New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer.Knowledge Of
The theory, principles and practices of civil engineeringProject management oversight and supervisory practicesPublic works design, standards and construction and the methods, materials and techniques usedin the construction of public works projects
Local and state laws, codes, ordinances and regulations governing municipal engineeringA municipal public works infrastructure with an emphasis on road / water / wastewater deliverysystems
Basic public works contract law, bond and insurance requirementsAbility To
Sign and seal engineering plans and documentsDevelop and monitor a project budget for design and construction projectsMake decisions regarding project priorities, costs, alternatives and value added engineeringPerform research, analyze findings, prepare and present reports to municipal management andvarious municipal departments
Effectively communicate both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal staff and the publicOperate a computer and engineering applicationsAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge,skills and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements
EIT required with minimum of 3 years project management experience and a willingness toattend night meetings
PE licensure preferred with minimum of 3 years project management experience and awillingness to attend night meetings
Must obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey within six months ofhire
Valid New Jersey Driver's License
