Civil Engineer Trainee

Middlesex County•New Brunswick, NJ

54d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the close supervision of a Principal Engineer or other designated supervisor, and while serving as a trainee and contributing team member, the Engineer Trainee performs basic engineering and related tasks. Duties include assisting with the design, construction inspection, and project oversight of transportation infrastructure projects, as well as supporting public works activities related to traffic operations and traffic safety throughout the county’s transportation system.

Requirements

Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods used in planning, designing, and inspecting transportation and public works projects.
Ability to review and interpret engineering plans, specifications, traffic control plans, and construction layouts.
Understanding of basic traffic engineering concepts and traffic control devices.
Familiarity with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, ordinances, and codes related to public works and transportation.
Ability to perform engineering calculations, field and laboratory tests, and participate in surveys and construction inspections.
Skilled in preparing clear technical reports, correspondence, and maintaining accurate records and files.
Ability to apply engineering standards to materials, construction, and public works installations.
Able to use or learn electronic and manual information and recordkeeping systems.
Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Successful completion of a post-interview, employer-paid physical examination, drug screening, and background check.
New Jersey residency in accordance with R.S. 52:14-7 (New Jersey First Act).

Responsibilities

Reviews and interprets engineering plans and specifications.
Performs engineering calculations and basic design tasks.
Prepares plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software; assists in preparing as-built drawings and cost estimates for project materials.
Checks and samples construction materials for laboratory testing.
Learns to lay out and conduct detailed inspections of public transportation infrastructure.
Conducts field inspections related to the construction and maintenance of highways and transportation facilities.
Inspects and oversees construction of highways, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and other public works projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Performs inspections of completed installations to verify conformity with requirements.
Collects, computes, and analyzes crash reports, pedestrian and vehicular traffic volumes, and other traffic engineering data.
Performs traffic engineering calculations for the design of intersection improvements.
Reviews traffic control and construction layout plans and applies knowledge of basic traffic control devices.
Conducts field and office work for measuring and determining quantities and costs associated with roadway and traffic-related infrastructure.
Investigates and inspects public complaints regarding construction activities and recommends appropriate corrective action.
Conducts site visits to monitor construction progress.
Prepares clear, accurate, technically sound, and informative engineering reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Drafts detailed correspondence.
Maintains essential records, reports, and files.
Learns to use various electronic and manual recording and information systems utilized by the agency.