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 and the MUTCD
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 all project funds.
23. Prepares project estimates for contractors and County.
24. Maintains 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 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. Maintains current credentials and knowledge of civil engineering.
37. Participates in professional associations and job-related organizations.
38. Maintains membership and working relationships with the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) and the Association of County Engineers of Alabama (ACEA)
39. Keeps requests/complaints organized; compiles citizen request reports by districts.
40. Knowledge of CIMS (County Information Management System)
41. Enters citizen request and complaint information into the computer system. (CIMS or equivalent)
42. Oversees development, construction and permitting on County r.o.w.
43. Maintains a working relationship with local towns, cities and other pertinent agencies throughout the County.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a professional, full-time position and, as such, is exempt from overtime. Salary is commensurate with licensing and experience.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
2. Possession of Alabama 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. (Not Required But Preferred)
5. Able to travel overnight to attend meetings and training programs.
6. Ability to work non-standard hours.

Position Benefits
Paid sick leave and vacation time
Paid time off for federal and state holidays
BCBS of Alabama health insurance effective from date of hire (single premium paid by the county and 76% of family premium paid by the county)
Retirement Systems of Alabama effective from date of hire
County provided vehicle (Not for personal use)

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Skill, Certification & Experience Requirements

• Engineering experience

Position Benefits

• Retirement plan though Retirement Systems of Alabama
• Medical & dental & vision insurance and pharmacy benefits through Local Government Health Insurance Program
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Paid time off for federal and state holidays
• County-Provided Vehicle

Closing Date for Applications

Applications accepted continuously.