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Engineering Employment Opportunities

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Land Use Engineer – Princeton – NJ, $115,000-$135,000, Until filled, The Municipality of Princeton’s Engineering Depart. is seeking an innovative Professional Engineer to join our nonunion full-service team as Land Use Engineer.  The ideal candidate shall have extensive site design and construction experience, technical stormwater management design experience, and exemplary written and oral communication skills, to provide technical support, advice, and assistance to various boards and commissions, developers, builders, and the general public.  The Land Use Engineer serves in an advisory role for the Planning Board, Environmental Commission, and the Flood and Storm Water Commission.  The Land Use Engineer also serves as the municipality’s Floodplain Manager. Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations. Review stormwater management plans and specifications. Attend workday and evening board meetings to provide expert testimony. For a complete description, and to apply, visit https://www.princetonnj.gov/Jobs.aspx

Principal Engineer - Princeton $90,000 - $104,000, Open until filled.  Princeton’s Engineering & Infrastructure Operations Department is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our nonunion, full-service team. Under the direction of the Assistant Municipal Engineer, the Principal Engineer shall lead and/or perform planning, design, permitting, and construction management of capital infrastructure projects. Prepare or take the lead in the preparation of complex contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Assist in preparing grant applications and grant management. Inspect or manage the inspection of the equipment, methods, procedures, supplies, and materials used by the contractor to ensure compliance with design plans and specifications. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Civil Engineering, or related science field. EIT certificate or evidence of FE passing required; Professional Engineering license desired. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in increasingly responsible charge. For a complete description, and to apply, visit https://nj-princeton.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx

Sewer Design Engineer - Princeton, $110,000-$120,000.Open until filled.  The ideal candidate will have hands-on design, construction management, and exemplary written and oral communication skills to lead storm and sanitary sewer planning and design projects from budgeting to grant writing and financing, in-house design and public presentations, and through construction observation, management and closeout. Prepare design documents, cost estimates, permit applications, and specifications for capital projects. Prepare assessments, resolutions, ordinance amendments, grant applications, reports, public presentations, project publications and press releases. Review and inspect land use development plans and sewer connection permits. Prepare and oversee consultant and vendor contracts for storm and sanitary sewer work. Prepare applications to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. Formulate and oversee work plans for the operation, maintenance, and repairs of storm and sanitary sewer systems; formulate and oversee the sewer Inflow and Infiltration program. For a complete description, and to apply, visit https://www.princetonnj.gov/Jobs.aspx

Chief Engineer - Jersey City - $110,000 - $180,000/yr - The City of Jersey City is seeking a Chief Engineer to join the Division of Engineering. Under direction of the supervisor, the Chief Engineer has complete charge of supervisors and administers all technical engineering work involved in the design, maintenance, construction, and/or operation of facilities equipment and/or structures; does related work as required. The City of Jersey City is undergoing a period of remarkable urban growth, driven by substantial investment in infrastructure and a commitment to modernizing its built environment. From large-scale capital improvements to the revitalization of public spaces and amenities, the City continues to enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses alike. Recognized as a national leader among municipalities, Jersey City fosters innovation, resilience, and smart development practices across its expanding urban landscape. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering impactful infrastructure projects that support the City's continued growth. Join a forward-looking and innovative team dedicated to building and maintaining the systems that power one of the region's most dynamic and rapidly evolving cities. 

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