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Senior Engineer

Overview

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Date Posted:

5/23/2025

Job Code:

PF-SRENG-15

Location:

20100 - Plant Engineering Department

Address:

600 Wilson Avenue

City:

Newark

State:

NJ

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Engineering

Description

Position Description: Provides engineering services and technical support, including planning, design, inspection, construction management and contract administration, for projects involving the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission treatment plant and remote pump stations. Requires good judgment and decision-making ability based on solid knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience, or eight (8) years of related experience along with a Professional Engineering License, is required. Experience should include acting as the lead engineer for industrial, commercial or public construction projects.

License and Certifications: Professional Engineering (PE) License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors or a PE License from another state which can be transferred. Fifteen (15) years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of a Professional Engineering License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have proven work experience managing large construction projects, preferably in a wastewater treatment facility. Will be responsible for all phases of a construction project, including designing and implementing project plans, communicating directly with contractors/designers concerning project costs, staffing and scheduling. Will prepare project status reports and monitor construction to ensure adherence to contract specifications. The ability to organize assigned engineering work and develop effective work methods, analyze, interpret and evaluate engineering problems and apply appropriate solutions, apply engineering principles and techniques to work assignments, develop sound plans and recommendations, and prepare clear, concise and sound engineering reports containing findings and conclusions is required. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. The ability to direct other engineers in the department, PVSC operations and maintenance personnel, and outside consultants and contractors to complete projects is required.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation to ensure the health and safety of oneself and others is maintained. To perform the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to: sit, stand, walk, stoop, climb (including ladders), kneel, lift up to 50 lbs., carry, reach, push, pull, minor use of tools, use a keyboard, as well as have hearing and visual acuity. Must qualify for and possess the ability to perform entry into confined spaces while wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, canister and dust masks, as well as Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in compliance with PVSC’s Facial Hair Grooming Policy.

Working Conditions: Workers are employed in conditions associated with a wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system and will be required to work indoors and outdoors.

To Apply: All applicants must meet the NJ First Act residency requirements.

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation. PVSC offers excellent benefit options and a pension plan. For more information about PVSC, please visit www.nj.gov/pvsc .