Civil Engineer
City of Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · 3 days ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
Typical Job Duties
- Affirms with the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept bids from contractors for public infrastructure projects.
- Affirms with the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) under guidance and supervision of a Sr. Civil Engineer or Chief Civil Engineer.
- Affirms with the pre-construction phase of public infrastructure projects by reviewing proposed construction plans to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; use accepted civil engineering practices; and comply with applicable codes, regulations and standards.
- Interacts with parties (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, governmental agencies) taking part in the jurisdiction’s permitting process by providing information about permit requirements, and assisting with reviews of permit applications and plans in order to ensure that permit applications and plans meet the jurisdiction’s requirements.
- Conducts engineering studies to gather data related to existing and/or proposed infrastructure projects and prepares reports and recommendations based on the study’s results.
- Investigates and responds to complaints or inquiries made by the public to the department or public officials.
- Affirms with monitoring on-going construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants.
Minimum Qualifications
- You must meet at least one of the options:
- Option A: Driver's license. Possession of Engineer in Training Certification. Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
- Option B: Driver's license. Must show proof of successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Must be within one semester of graduating with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
Prior Experience
- Possession of a Professional Engineer License.
- Experience working on ALDOT and/or utility projects.
- Experience using Auto CAD, Carlson, Bently Microstation, or other similar engineering software.
- Work experience in surveying and/or construction.