County Engineer

Postion Overview

DUTIES
1. Manages contracted projects from planning through construction to include writing or reviewing contract specifications, compiling cost estimates, holding pre-construction conferences, ensuring that specifications or guidelines are followed, maintaining contract records and solving problems.
2. Works closely with the State Department of Transportation in establishing state and federally funded construction projects including processing of highway and bridge plans to construction, compiling and submitting cost estimates and filing for reimbursement of funds.
3. Designs roadway and drainage structures including bridges, culverts, roadway alignment, traffic control, and base and pavement buildup.
4. Advises and directs County crews and/or contractors engaged in design, construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.
5. Assists in designing and preparing plans for federal, state and locally funded projects in accordance with appropriate specifications and requirements.
6. Conducts various types of engineering surveys (horizontal, vertical, topographical, construction) to determine parameters for projects, including determining the best locations,
alignments and design.
7. Makes independent engineering judgments in the field concerning roadways, drainage and traffic control and speed limits.
8. Reviews engineering plans and inspects construction of new subdivisions to ensure compliance with County regulations.
9. Coordinates project development with local, state and federal officials throughout preliminary and construction phases of projects.
10. Coordinates and performs bridge inspections and evaluates data for work needed and design of repairs.
11. Evaluates projects to ensure that they are proceeding as scheduled.
12. Ensures compliance with ALDOT and FHWA regulations regarding inspections.
13. Determines appropriate bridge and roadway weight limits.
14. Ensures that signage regarding weight limits is posted; maintain signs according to ALDOT specifications.
15. Recommends bridge repairs; presents to the Commission as required.
16. Monitors and assists contractors in major bridge repairs as necessary.
17. Inspects bridges following accidents.
18. Maintains master list of bridge-related conditions, needs and repairs.
19. Assesses County-wide drainage needs.
20. Uses specialized equipment and techniques such as GIS, GPS, CAD software and surveys.
21. Prepares project budgets and cost justification for County, state and federally funded projects.
22. Monitors funding expenditures of state and federal project funds.
23. Prepares project estimates for contractors and County.
24. Maintains the biennial inspection schedule for County bridges to ensure all bridges are inspected according to the schedule.
25. Completes bridge inspection and FEMA forms; submits for the County.
26. Compiles bridge data and submits to ALDOT as required.
27. Prepares traffic control plans and summaries.
28. Prepares and completes all reports, paperwork, and files to closeout County engineering projects.
29. Completes various forms and forwards to appropriate state agency.
30. Maintains documentation for work accomplished by County crews and contractors on state and federal projects.
31. Prepares contract bid documents for bidding process.
32. Administers contracts with construction firms, ensures satisfactory completion of work, and documents work performed.
33. Corresponds with ADEM regarding underground storage tank (UST) regulatory compliance by County, old UST removal, new UST installations and monitoring of on-going leak
investigations.
34. Monitors County maintained traffic signals and school flashers; coordinates repairs as necessary.
35. Drives a County-issued vehicle throughout the County to make site visits.
36. Researches professional sources for current practices and techniques.
37. Participates in professional associations and job-related organizations.
38. Enters citizen request and complaint information into the computer system.
39. Keeps requests/complaints organized; compiles citizen request reports by districts.
40. Maintains documents and records of all projects.
41. Maintains current credentials and knowledge of civil engineering practices.
42. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
2.Possession of Professional Engineer’s License (P.E.)
3. Possession of current and valid driver’s license.
4. Possess Certified Bridge Inspector credentials and ability to maintain. (Preferred)
5. Able to travel overnight to attend meetings and training programs.
6. Ability to work non-standard hours.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Skill, Certification & Experience Requirements

• Engineering experience

Position Benefits

• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Paid time off for federal and state holidays

Closing Date for Applications

Applications accepted continuously.