Senior Engineer examination
Senior Engineer open competitive examination (C1248H) for Essex County. Open to residents of Essex County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Essex County · Symbol C1248H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Essex County.
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| Symbol | C1248H |
|---|---|
| Title | Senior Engineer |
| Employer | Essex County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Essex County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | SENIOR ENGINEER (03314) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Essex County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for SENIOR ENGINEER:
Under direction, in one or more branches of engineering, performs the more difficult field and office engineering work involved in the design, maintenance and construction of structures and/or systems; performs other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Investigates the conditions of facilities, structures and equipment as required.
- Estimates the quantities of required materials and costs of specific maintenance projects.
- May conduct field inspections of all outside public works and public utilities construction such as curbs, roads, culverts, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, sidewalks, storm drain lines, pole lines, electric power lines, substations and generating stations.
- Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title asks for a bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for SENIOR ENGINEER:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering. Two (2) years of related experience in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering. 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 be listed.
License: 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 essential duties of the position.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Essex County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
Other examinations open at Essex County
- Accounting Assistant, Essex County (C1290H), closes November 23, 2026
- Fiscal Analyst, Essex County (C1291H), closes November 23, 2026
- Inspector Road Openings, Essex County (C1249H), closes November 23, 2026
- Road Repairer 1, Essex County (C1264H), closes November 23, 2026
Senior Engineer examinations elsewhere
- Senior Engineer, Hudson County (C1238H), closes November 23, 2026
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