Department: Planning/Engineering
Location: Northfield
Hours: 40 per week
Union/Mgmt: Mgmt
NJCSC Test Required: Yes
Grant Funded? No
Atlantic County Government is looking for college graduates with Bachelor's Degrees in Civil Engineering. We offer a $5,000 bonus upon passing the FE exam and another $5,000 bonus upon passing the PE exam. Upon licensure, employee will be promoted with a salary increase to Senior Engineer.
Definition
Under direction, performs routine civil engineering work involved in the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of structures and facilities such as roads, bridges, dams, powerplants, water supply, sewage and waste disposal systems, or similar facilities; does other related work.
NOTE: The definition and 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.
Requirements
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a Professional engineers license or an engineer-in-training certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the above educational requirement.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in civil engineering.
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.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Examples of Work
Assists in preparation and review of plans and drawings.
Assists in preparation of as-built plans and other reports.
Assembles and compiles field notes.
Conducts office and field surveys, inspections, investigations, and tests involved with civil engineering projects.
Assists in the preparation of cost estimates of material.
Prepares requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies.
Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Performs complex mathematical calculations involving trigonometry and calculus.
May oversee field survey parties.
Prepares engineering specifications.
Assists in the design of civil engineering projects.
Performs detail drafting work.
Maintains engineering and related records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles of civil engineering.
Knowledge of procedures used to plan and design civil engineering projects such as roadways, walks, and drainage projects.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to prepare construction plans.
Knowledge of techniques used to draft and prepare maps and charts.
Ability to prepare engineering plans and drawings.
Ability to inspect construction projects for conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.
Ability to oversee field survey parties.
Ability to inspect and investigate work under construction.
Ability to apply basic civil engineering principals and techniques to the preparation of plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, and informative engineering reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
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 duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
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Atlantic County government values the diversity of our workforce and intends to provide a working environment that enhances and supports each employee’s ability to contribute to the achievement of personal objectives and the goals of Atlantic County.
Atlantic County government has earned a well-deserved reputation for the dedication and professionalism of our employees. Our workforce takes very seriously its responsibility to provide for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Atlantic County.