Principal Structural Engineer

NEWJERSEY DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION

POSTING #: 25-00275

TITLE: Principal Engineer Structural Evaluation

ISSUE DATE: 11/21/2025

TITLE CODE: 10471

CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2025

DIVISION: Capital Program Management

LOCATION: Ewing

UNIT: Bridge Eng & Infrastructure Mgt.

RANGE: R26

SALARY: $80,755.57-$92,132.35

WORK WEEK: 40 Hours

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking applications for candidates for the position of Principal Engineer Structural Evaluation, within the Division of Capital Program Management, Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Management, Bureau of Structural Evaluation and Bridge Management.

In order to be considered, you must submit the qualifications specified by 23 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Part 650, Subpart C in the National Bridge Inspection Standards. If you have previously applied to posting 25 - 00223 please do not reapply.

Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Management

The division includes the Bureau of Structural Evaluation and Bridge Management, Bureau of Structural Engineering Services, and Bureau of Structural Design and Geotechnical Engineering.

Responsibilities of the unit include but are not limited to:

• Inspection of all bridges and other structures.

• Provides recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.

• Review all designs for bridge projects.

• Develop design policies and in - house structural designs.

• Approve geotechnical engineering designs.

• Maintain the Rockfall Hazard Management System.

• Field work as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

NOTE: A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology (BSET) in a field related to civil engineering from an accredited college having a curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) meets the above education requirement.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience in structural evaluation and /or structural analysis work.

Note: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Note: All appointees to positions in the Structural Evaluation Unit must meet the Bridge inspection Team Leader qualifications specified in the current version of 23 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Part 650, Subpart C, which is the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). These qualifications specify educational, bridge inspection experience and bridge inspection training requirements, some of which can be replaced by a PE license issued only by the State of New Jersey or a National Certification in Engineering Technologies (NCIET) Level III or IV Bridge Safety Inspector Certification.

APPOINTEES TO THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TESTING AND MUST PLACE HIGH ENOUGH FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT ON THE SUBSEQUENT

EMPLOYMENT LIST.

For more information regarding this position, please refer to: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/10471.htm

License: Appointee will be required to possess a Driver's License valid in New Jersey.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT programs, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.

Residency: All persons hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of appointment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14 - 7 (P.L. 2011, c. 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act."

TO APPLY

You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm

Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents:

• NJ State Application for Employment (Application and instructions can be found at link above)

• Letter of interest

• Current resume

• Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation that verifies degree in Civil Engineering was awarded

• PE license issued only by the State of New Jersey or a National Certification in Engineering Technologies (NCIET) Level III or IV Bridge Safety Inspector Certification.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree.

Foreign Degree Evaluation: If you obtained your undergraduate degree outside of the US, you MUST provide a Foreign Degree Evaluation from a USA recognized evaluation service agency that includes a course - by - course evaluation in order to be deemed eligible. Failure to provide evaluation will result in your application being disqualified.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)

• Pension

• Deferred Compensation

• 13 paid holidays

• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days)

• Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities

Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically.

Applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of their application/resume.

Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit.

NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot - hr.ada@dot.nj.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case - by - case basis.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 609 - 292 - 4144, option 3.

New Jersey Is An EqualOpportunity Employer