Engineering

The Office of the County Engineer has the following principal responsibilities:

  • Direction of capital projects involving county roads, bridges, traffic control, and drainage. Provide in-house design or oversee consultants. Complete control of projects from conception, including:
    • Budgeting
    • Construction
    • Design
    • Inspection
    • Permitting
    • Related survey work
  • Bridge inspection and dam inspection for County owned facilities
  • Review of engineering of developers' plans submitted to the County Planning Board, relating to drainage affecting County roads and traffic safety
  • Investigation of all traffic problems on County roads including speed limits, traffic control devices, pavement markings, signs, etc.
  • Investigation of drainage problems and recommendation as to solution for County owned facilities
  • Coordination with New Jersey Department of Transportation and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for County projects
  • Installation, operation and maintenance of traffic signals on County roads
  • Provide land surveying services to the County