Engineer Jobs in NJ
Find civil, environmental, and mechanical engineer jobs in New Jersey government. View DOT, DEP, and other agency engineering positions.
Category: Engineering & Technical
Engineers design, inspect, and maintain public infrastructure including roads, bridges, water systems, and state facilities.
Typical Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license for senior positions
- EIT certification for entry-level
- Field inspection experience beneficial
Career Progression
- Engineer Trainee
- → Assistant Engineer
- → Associate Engineer
- → Engineer
- → Senior Engineer
- → Supervising Engineer
Available Engineer positions in New Jersey
New Jersey civil service has 164 engineer titles, paying from $45,874 at entry level to $179,046 at the top step. The 40 highest-paying are below; see all in search.
Which employers actually hire engineer titles
State payroll records show 1,652 people in these titles across 15 state agencies, concentrated at Department of Transportation. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.
- Department of Transportation — 991 employees
- Department of Environmental Protection — 459 employees
- Department of Corrections — 58 employees
- Board of the Public Utility — 38 employees
- Department of Health — 32 employees
- Department of Human Services — 28 employees
- Veterans Affairs — 13 employees
- Department of Treasury — 10 employees
Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.
About NJ Civil Service Employment
New Jersey civil service positions offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, pension enrollment through PERS or PFRS, and job security through merit-based employment protections. Most positions require passing a competitive examination to be placed on an eligibility list. Promotional opportunities allow advancement through clearly defined career ladders within each job family.
These titles show up at the state level and across counties, municipalities, and school districts alike. Local government hiring follows the same civil service rules and the same title specifications as the state does.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become an Engineer in New Jersey?
To work as an engineer in NJ civil service, you typically need to: Bachelor's degree in engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license for senior positions; EIT certification for entry-level. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.
What is the salary range for Engineer positions?
Engineer salaries in NJ civil service range from $45,874 at entry level to $179,046 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.
Are Engineer positions available at state and local level?
Availability varies by position. Use the job listings below to see jurisdiction-specific opportunities.
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