Engineer

Essential Functions

• Manages complex tasks and projects associated with the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Prepares and/or reviews of engineering drawings and specifications, legal descriptions, invoices, and pay applications.
• Performs construction inspection activities, gathering and verification of field data, and other activities as necessary to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished on schedule and within budget.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and agreements; prepares and evaluates engineering studies of large projects, performs difficult technical research, and analyzes complex engineering problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending and implementing effective courses of action.
• Applies engineering principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Participates in the development of requests for qualifications, interviewing and selection of consultants, and contract negotiations for engineering services related to planning, design, and construction.
• Maintains project files as required and in accordance with County records retention policy.
• Proficiency with software applications such as GIS, AutoCAD, and standard office products.
• Trains, mentors, and manages the workload of Assistant Engineers and Associate Engineers as appropriate.
• Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of the County's engineering policies and procedures and other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures to staff, developers, and the public.
• Makes recommendations and provides technical assistance to County staff and the general public.
• Absolutely communicates findings, recommendations, and decisions to the general public, engineers, developers, attorneys, planners, and other County departments.
• Collaborates with professional and technical personnel in the implementation, modification, and enforcement of various plans, programs, and ordinances.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Coordinates with professional, technical, and support staff, either directly or indirectly in support of task and project goals and objectives.
• Stays abreast of industry standards and local, state and federal regulations; supports the County's efforts to comply with requirements of local, state, federal, and environmental agencies.

Qualifications

• Engineer (Salary range $88,247 - $132,371): - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and four (4) years of experience in civil engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Possession of a North Carolina Professional Engineer License.
• Senior Engineer (Salary range $97,072 - $145,608): - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and seven (7) years of related experience in complex project management, managing budgets, project design, engineering and environmental regulations, construction management and/or programs including a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience over professional, technical, and administrative personnel; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - North Carolina Professional Engineer license.