Staff Engineer Opportunity Available

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide professional engineering work of an administrative and technical nature in assisting with all activities of the Engineering Department. The candidate will assist in the investigation, development, design, and construction oversight of a variety of municipal engineering projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the investigation, development, design, and construction oversight of a variety of municipal engineering projects, including but not limited to roadway design and oversight of construction management for all design projects.
• Assists with all site plan reviews in connection with applications for a Zoning Certificate.
• Prepares and reviews engineering design plans and bid specifications.
• Prepares construction cost estimates for capital roadway projects.
• Performs field work through on-site inspections and provides summary of findings and sound engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate design and construction with the Superintendent of Public Works, Shade Tree Commission, Environmental Department, and the Construction Department.
• Prepare a summary of findings for citizen complaints.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 0-3 years of civil engineering and field inspection experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
• EIT Certification or current registration for the FE exam preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and Microsoft applications required and other software database systems.
• Experience in the following areas is highly desired: preparation of roadway improvement plans; preparation of site civil improvement plans; preparation of designs and construction cost estimates from general instruction and preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics; examination of project sites (public roads, undeveloped land, existing industrial sites, municipal facilities); and providing value added solutions to design and construction challenges.
• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works facilities.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the planning, construction, and operation of public works and utility facilities.
• Knowledge of current development and literature in the field of civil engineering.
• Ability to make complex engineering computations and to design and provide construction oversite of a variety of public works facilities.
• Ability to secure adherence with construction plans, specifications and codes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, engineers, architects, contractors, municipal officials, and the public.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License free of any convictions for the last three (3) years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. May be asked to lift or move boxes/objects up to 10 to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE REQUIREMENT: In accordance with certain agreements between the Town of Secaucus and various employee bargaining units, the above job opportunity notification is hereby posted for a period of five (5) days prior to action by the Town of Secaucus to fill the vacancy. To apply submit your resume with the link listed here: Click Here

Date of Posting: June 2, 2025