Job Summary

Employees in this class apply professional civil engineering knowledge and skills to perform engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of one or more of the following: water/wastewater, streets, transportation, or other infrastructure projects.  Work includes the preparation of plans and specifications and project management on assigned projects.  Assignments require the application of independent judgment and initiative to the design and/or review of construction projects.  An administrative superior assigns work in terms of general instructions.  Work is spot-checked and reviewed for accuracy and the nature and propriety of final results.

Essential Functions

 Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Prepares engineering designs, specifications, costs, and quantity estimates in areas such as water and wastewater, streets, transportation, and infrastructure projects; obtains required easements or permits for water and sewer lines, streets, drainage, etc.
• Assists in the development of water and sewer or transportation projects. 
• Conducts site inspections of construction projects and discusses problems that may require project deviations with affected crews or contractors.  Recommends methods of resolving unusual, complex engineering problems related to water and sewer, transportation, or related infrastructure construction.
• Acts as project engineer; researches applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects; develops engineering plans and compiles preliminary layout of plans; writes specifications for plans; coordinates required advertising for bids; advises contractors and construction inspectors during actual construction.
• Reviews plans through “red-lining” and plan review comments of development plans and assists with final decisions and coordination of development permits.
• Facilitates engineering bid proposals on County projects and provides bid recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
• Investigates citizen complaints regarding engineering projects and makes recommendations for corrective actions as needed. 
• Supervises or acts as survey party chief for in-house surveying requirements. 
• Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure design and construction.
  
• Considerable knowledge of the county and department policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal regulations and standards for water and wastewater facility, transportation, and related infrastructure design. 
• Considerable knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) based infrastructure inventory development and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
  
• Knowledge of land surveying and engineering methods and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of work zone safety techniques.
  
• Skill in using independent judgment and discretion.
  
• Skill in prioritizing, scheduling, and delegating assignments.
  
• Skill in operating modern office equipment
  
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and preparing reports.
  
• Ability to inspect complex projects under construction and upon completion and to detect deviations from approved designs, specifications, and construction practices.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives. 
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, crawl, bend, stoop, kneel, and carry light to moderately heavy objects in order to perform a variety of work-related tasks. 

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and an outdoor environment.  Employees are exposed to dirt, dust, noise, machinery with moving parts, rough terrain, and occasional sustained exposure to hot, cold, or inclement weather.  An employee is required to move around construction sites and may use tools requiring manual dexterity. 

Benefits Offered:

(PTO) prorated based on the hire date the first year of employment

• 11County Paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
• County paid Life Insurance for employees and your dependents
• County paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Defined Benefit Matching Retirement plan with Gebcorp
• Optional Health Insurance coverage (a choice of 3 plans with Anthem Blue Cross)
• Kaiser Permanente
• Optional Dental Insurance coverage with Delta Dental
• Optional Vision Insurance coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Optional Short and Long Term Disability Insurance plan with Anthem Blue Cross
• Optional additional Voluntary Life Insurance coverage with Anthem Blue Cross
• Optional Deferred Compensation plan with Gebcorp/Nationwide
• Pre-Paid legal services

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
   
2. Three (3) years of experience in the design and construction of water or wastewater, transportation, or other public works projects. 
3. OR have a combination of education, training, and work experience that is equivalent to #1 and #2 above that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  
4. Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.  If registered in another state, must obtain State of Georgia certification within six (6) months of the date of hire. 
5. Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.