PRINCIPAL ENGINEER BRIDGES

Code: 02795@ Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, takes the lead and performs the complex work involved in planning and executing detailed structural designs and cost estimates for highway bridges and related structures; checks structural designs and drawings for assigned projects; in some jurisdictions, may supervise staff in the performance of field and office engineering work; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Takes the lead and performs the complex work involved in planning and executing detailed structural designs and cost estimates for highway bridges and related structures.
• Checks structural designs and drawings for assigned projects.
• Makes preliminary studies, final layout, and contract drawings for bridges and related structures.
• Makes structural design calculations for bridges and related structures.
• Checks structures for the correctness of detail.
• Prepares estimates of the cost and quantities of contract items required for proposed bridge and other structural construction.
• Reviews and checks designs to determine stability, strength, and economy of proposed bridge and other structures.
• Checks mathematical calculations for alignments, vertical and horizontal curves, and other incidental calculations pertinent to bridge and other construction.
• Checks shop plans and working drawings submitted by contractors for compliance with contract plans.
• May supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and have responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
• Prioritizes, assigns, and leads engineering projects.
• Provides instruction and guidance to subordinates in the performance of their work.
• Makes field inspections of the more complex existing structures.
• Prepares engineering, cost, and other reports.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Experience

Three (3) years of engineering experience in bridge and structural design work.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of engineering and the procedures involved in planning and designing engineering projects.
• Knowledge of bridge and structural engineering and design work.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with shop practices and construction procedures.
• Ability to take the lead and provide suitable assignments and guidance to subordinate employees.
• Ability to visualize, analyze, and prepare satisfactory solutions for problems involved in the study and preparation of complete layouts for bridge and other structures.
• Ability to carry out complex structural designing assignments.
• Ability to check bridge and other structural plans, contract drawings, contractors' working drawings, and shop drawings.
• Ability to review critically plans submitted by engineers, consultants, and/or other agencies.
• Ability to make calculations for alignment, vertical and horizontal curves, and other calculations relating to the construction of bridges and other structural modes.
• Ability to incorporate construction details in highway bridges and other structural work.
• Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise the work of engineers and other staff.
• Ability to prepare cost and quantity estimates of bridge and other structural construction projects.
• Ability to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and effectively recommend the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees may be required.
• Ability to prepare engineering and other technical reports on bridge and other structural construction matters containing findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• 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 the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

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.

Applicants who do not meet the above education requirement may substitute possession of a Professional Engineer's License issued by the NJ Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Professional Engineering (PE) license issued by the NJ State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, particularly for positions assuming 'responsible charge' over staff as defined by NJAC 13:40-1.3

NOTE: 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.