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  Contribute across multiple technical workstreams from inception through to completion under the direction of senior engineers and project managers.
• Provide input to design decisions from feasibility through to detailed design completion.
• Support the review of daily field reports and attend weekly project meetings with NJEDA’s designer, CM, property landlord and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Support the development and ongoing refinement of keystone project documents including project management plans, risk registers, and schedules.
• Interface with a range of project stakeholders and help to ensure effective collaboration and workstream coordination.
• Prepare technical briefings for project and NJEDA leadership.
• Actively contribute to best practice project governance and continuous improvement through participation at project team meetings and via proactive identification.
• Research and investigate latest advances in Offshore Wind Engineering & Design. Prepare documentation to convey collected information.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Mindset and Work Habits

• A passion for the role that infrastructure-led economic development can play in achieving social and economic objectives, and driving change
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently within limited time constraints
• Detail-oriented and enthusiasm for engaging in complex problem-solving
• Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ability to competently prepare PowerPoint presentations, database skills, and the ability to learn new software packages (e.g. BIM 360)
• Demonstrated proficiency for creative and analytical problem solving, including an ability to deconstruct issues, frame up solutions, and communicate recommendations to leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including a demonstrable capacity to tailor communications to different audiences
• Ability to build relationships with project stakeholders, including at senior levels, and to secure buy-in to technical solutions
• Strong presentation skills, including experience presenting at senior levels
• Familiarity with the use of CAD and/or GIS software preferred

• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers
• History of sound decision making and ability to understand implications of decisions
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including ability to influence and engage team leaders and peers
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering – candidates working towards a degree will be considered.
• Relevant experience attained through part-time work or an internship will be highly regarded.

• Minimal

• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed
• Ability to work outdoors on an active construction site with uneven terrain and on or near water

Travel

• As necessary to project site, events, meetings, businesses, etc.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• License: Staff are required to possess a valid driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position

Note

The 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 description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.

This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NJ SAME Program

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  Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
• Must review the required NJEDA Ethics Guidelines.
  • The guidelines can be found here:
  • https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/plainlanguage2021.pdf
  • https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/2022_uniformcode_april.pdf