Structural Integrity Engineer Trainee

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

POSTING #: 26-00085

TITLE: Structural Integrity Engineer Trainee

DIVISION: Capital Program Management

UNIT: Bridge Eng & Infrastructure Mgt.

POSITION: 10

ISSUE DATE: 9/28/2026

CLOSING DATE: 12/31/2026

LOCATION: Ewing

SALARY: $68,838.62-$71,492.72

WORK WEEK: 40 hours

About the Role

Are you a recent graduate or entry - level Civil Engineer looking to take your technical skills out of the classroom and onto our state's major crossings? As an Engineer Trainee at NJDOT, you will launch your career on the front lines of public safety. This role is housed exclusively within our Bridge area, ensuring you build hyper - focused, elite expertise from day one. Working side - by - side with senior experts, you will gain hands - on experience evaluating New Jersey's major bridges. This role is a direct career launchpad, designed to provide the specific field hours, mentorship, and technical foundation you need to become a future certified leader in infrastructure resilience. Work experience within many of the units will qualify as approved Design Experience for the issuance of a NJ PE License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Bridge Inspections: Learn to conduct comprehensive engineering field evaluations of state bridges under the direct supervision of certified Team Leaders.
• Perform Structural Analysis: Develop your technical skills by assisting with deep - dive engineering and data analyses to assess bridge health.
• Review Project Documentation: Collaborate with senior engineers to review design drawings, external bridge projects, and technical data.
• Introduction to Geotechnical Data: Gain exposure to foundation, soil, and earthwork engineering principles as they relate to bridge structural stability.
• Support Hazard Management: Learn to navigate and maintain the state's rockfall hazard management system to help mitigate environmental risks along bridge highway corridors.

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

Qualifications

• Degree: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 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 Engineering.
• Note: An Engineer - In - Training (EIT) certification issued by the Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General may be substituted for the above education requirement. Applicants must submit proof of the EIT certification and the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam results. The area of discipline indicated on the FE exam results (e.g., Civil, Electrical and Computers, Chemical, Industrial and Systems, Environmental, Mechanical, and Other Disciplines) must be appropriate to the position.

Required Skills

• 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."

Benefits Package

• Long - Term Security: Enrollment in the high - value New Jersey State Pension program and comprehensive benefits package including Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care), Deferred Compensation, 13 paid holidays, Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days) and Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities
• True Work - Life Balance: A predictable 40 - hour work week with no utilization stress, allowing you to actually enjoy your time off.
• Fast - Track Certification: We provide the direct mentorship and field experience required to achieve your federal Bridge Inspection Team Leader qualifications.

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer