Civil Engineer

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide professional civil engineering services involved in the planning, designing, constructing and maintaining of roads, drainage structures, County facilities, landfills, subdivision reviews, utilities, and other County related projects.

Responsibilities

• Uses computer programs to prepare specifications, estimates, reports and correspondence and to assist with maintaining databases and project files.
• Produces technical drawings, plans and exhibits for civil engineering projects, using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
• Prepares Request for Proposals, analyzes and evaluates the scope and cost of consultant submittals, interviews, recommends selection, assists in negotiating contractual agreements and prepares final contract documents for consultant services.
• Prepares Invitation for Bid; analyzes and evaluates contractor bids and recommends contractor selection for public works construction projects.
• Liaises with consultant engineers hired to design highway construction or County facilities improvement projects, providing them with comments and feedback during the course of the design contract.
• Reviews and inspects permits for grading, drainage, and right-of-way, ensuring compliance with uniform codes, local ordinances, State regulations and administrative policies.
• Performs contract administration for the delivery of planning, design, and construction services.
• Provides engineering support during the construction phase of County construction projects.
• Counsels and advises on the preparation of plans and specifications for County projects.
• Conducts research, analyzes and reports information and prepares correspondence and reports for the County Engineer or Public Works Director.
• Prepares requisitions and monitors purchases and expenses.
• Reconciles accounts and reviews and processes credit card statements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and five years of professional civil engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.