JOB TITLE: Sewer Design Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $120,000
DATE POSTED: May 29, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Municipality of Princeton's Engineering Department is seeking an innovative engineer to join our non-union full-service team as Sewer Engineer. The ideal candidate will have hands-on design, construction management, and exemplary written and oral communication skills in order to lead storm and sanitary sewer planning and design projects from budgeting to grant writing and financing, in-house design and public presentations, and through construction observation, management and closeout.
Employee benefits include medical and dental insurance, vision reimbursement, and prescription drug plan access; fourteen (14) paid holidays; vacation, sick, and personal leave; training and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement up to $2,750 annually; non-resident benefits of Princeton Public Library and municipal recreation programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED- Prepare design documents, cost estimates, permit applications (local, county and state), and specifications for capital projects
- Oversee construction inspection and sewer documentation
- Prepare assessments, resolutions, ordinance amendments, grant applications, reports, public presentations, project publications and press releases
- Review and inspect land use development plans and sewer connection permits
- Prepare and oversee consultant and vendor contracts for storm and sanitary sewer work
- Prepare applications to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank
- Formulate and oversee work plans for the operation, maintenance, and repairs of storm and sanitary sewer systems; formulate and oversee the sewer Inflow and Infiltration program
- Coordinate work plans with the Sewer Supervisor and other Public Works staff
- Prepare website content and educational brochures
- Participate in the annual stormwater reporting; certify groundwater monitoring reports
- Attend public meetings during the workday and evenings as directed by the Municipal Engineer
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES- Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills and experience.
- Proactive self-starter with integrity, a strong work ethic, and sound judgment.
- A positive attitude and commitment to working as a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Manage multiple projects and duties effectively
- Prioritize and work within time constraints
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCad Civil 3D
- Minimum of 7 years of working in the water/ wastewater engineering field with increasing responsibility
- New Jersey Professional Engineer's License, or the ability to obtain same, is a plus
- NJDEP C-3 Collection System License, or the ability to obtain same, is a plus
- Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment
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