Project Engineer Design

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority's highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers.

OUR MISSION

We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region.

POSITION

The NJTA is currently seeking applications for a Project Engineer Design position in our Engineering department located at our Woodbridge, NJ headquarters building.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform activities necessary to progress engineering projects from their conception through design, construction and project completion. 1. Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of the work program for assigned engineering projects. 2. Act as the Engineering Department representative in dealings with consultants, architects, governmental agencies, contractors and other Authority Departments and others regarding assigned engineering projects. 3. Prepare all necessary project correspondence and documents associated with consultant Order for Professional Service agreements, estimates, budgets, requisitions, necessary applications, internal and external correspondence and reports, plans and specifications, bidder qualifications, advertisements, Right-Of-Way requirements, permits, agreements, utility relocations, licenses to cross, traffic permits, and project status reports. 4. Make appropriate recommendation regarding consultant scope or work for Order for Professional Service 5. Review consultant proposals and perform activities associated with consultant selection. 6. Work in accordance with standards/policies set forth in the Authority's Design Manual, Design Standard Drawings, Manual for Construction, Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings. 7. Perform other related duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. 2. Registration as Professional Engineer in New Jersey. 3. Seven (7) or more years of professional engineering experience preferably containing a mix of highway, structures, drainage, site, utilities and pavement design, contract document preparation, and construction supervision relating to various types of civil engineering projects, including at least three (3) or more years in responsible charge. 4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general scheduling programs. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 6. Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License.

BENEFITS & PAY

This position will be located at the headquarters building, located in Woodbridge, NJ. Toll-free commutation is available for employee travel to and from work on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3914. Members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA. All Local 3914 NJTA full time employees are also entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance on first day of employment; Enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life Insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker's Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leaves of absence, and other pre-approved days after applicable waiting periods. This position is eligible for flex time hours upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority's policy and at the Authority's ultimate discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for telework upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority's policy, such as performance expectations and applicable waiting periods, and at the Authority's ultimate discretion. Flex time and Telework is not guaranteed. Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.