Operating under Natural and Historic Resources within the Department of Environmental Protection, the Office of Engineering & Construction is responsible for administering shore protection, dam restoration and flood control projects throughout the State of New Jersey.

Projects are funded through the Dam, Lake, Stream, Flood Control, Water Resources, and Wastewater Treatment Project Bond Act of 2003 and the Shore Protection Fund and are individually managed through the Office's Bureau of Coastal Engineering and Bureau of Dam Safety & Flood Control.