Engineering Aide - Parsippany-Troy Hills Township.

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Engineering Aide - Parsippany-Troy Hills Township.

New Jersey State League of Municipalities

icon Trenton, NJ, US, 08611

iconFull Time

icon9 October 2025

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Department: Public Works, Engineering Division. Workweek: Full-time; Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., some overtime may be required. Subject to change based upon the needs of the department and the Township. Wage: Per ordinance $27,550 - $65,000, non-exempt white-collar. Excellent benefits package provided. Definition: Under direction of an engineer or other technical supervisor performs routine, repetitive, and noncomplex office and field work in connection with all phases of engineering pertaining to surveying, planning, design, construction inspection, investigation, makes the less difficult mathematical calculations, maintains maps and files including using Civil3D and ArcMap software and other related work as required and assigned. Note: The definition and 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. Skills/Duties: Duties include the review of project plans and specification, manage aspects of projects including recommendations of payments, change orders and closeout documents, perform inspections for private and public construction, right-of-way openings permits, soil moving permits, and dumpster permits, inspect utility openings, certificate of occupancy and pool permits and investigate resident complaints and bring to a resolution. Ability to Measure with a tape and/or measuring wheel. Assists in running a survey level rod, drive stakes, cares for equipment. Reports on the progress of construction projects. Participates in the design of simple features and performs mathematical computations involved in engineering construction and operations. Duties also include general office duties, maintaining files and maps using Civil3D and ArcMap GIS software, answering phone calls, mail runs, office cleaning and maintenance and assist Engineering personnel as required. Must possess good computer skills and working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, Civil3D and ArcMap. Understand verbal and written instructions, possess good communication skills and able to use good English grammar and spelling. Knowledge of the principals, practices and technics related to street, traffic, and storm drain construction as well as private land development construction work and of the methods used in making basic arithmetic calculations. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out written and oral directions and to learn quickly from written and oral explanation and demonstration. Ability to read and interpret plans, maps and specifications. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors and the public. Ability to prepare complete, accurate reports and maintain records and files. Must be able to navigate construction sites. Requirements: Candidate should be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English. Understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions. Must possess good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Must possess a valid driver’s license. Municipal Engineering Construction Inspection Program certificate is recommended. To Apply: Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and copies of relevant licenses to James Cryan, Business Administrator at jobs@parsippany.net and cc: Justin Lizza, Director of Public Works/Municipal Engineer at jlizza@parsippany.net . Closing Date: Open until filled. EOE.