Baldwin County Commission & Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
Construction Engineer - Baldwin County Commission
Baldwin County Commission & Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, Robertsdale, Alabama, United States, 36567
Salary:
$70,175.00 - $114,988.00 Annually
Location :
Robertsdale, AL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Department:
Highway Department - Baldwin County Commission
Division:
Construction Engineering
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Performs highly responsible and diverse professional civil engineering tasks and assists the Operations Manager in directing a major department of county government. The employee is responsible for planning and directing activities of the construction section, bridge inspection program, utilities and permitting section, and traffic operations section of the County Highway Department. The employee determines and recommends major departmental policies, plans long-term programs, and makes administrative decisions consistent with county policies relative to construction and engineering activities.
This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: . Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County's insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.Essential Job Functions
EngineeringAs Directed by Operations Manager and Assistant County Engineer
Renders professional engineering advice/assistance to professional and supervisory staff in designs and construction of public works improvement projects and activities.Directs professional, sub-professional and other employees engaged in construction of all public roads, highways, bridges and related drainage structures and other governmental activities.Establishes project design/construction directives necessary to conform to good engineering practice as related to local, state, and federal specifications and requirements, as required.Oversees new construction projects accomplished by Baldwin County forces and by contract forces.Provides professional design service for projects that require complete planning, design, and construction inspection effort for Federal and State projects.Professional contact with outside survey, engineering, construction, or other miscellaneous service-oriented providers for the purposes of obtaining services, negotiate contracts for services, administering contracts and ensuring prosecution of work by contractors or consultants.Planning and Coordinating
Liaison with ALDOT, NRCS, FEMA, FHWA and other state and federal agencies for coordinating Federal Aid funding from ALDOT and various other agencies.Plans and schedules projects and specialized highway activities.Assists in developing budget.Approves construction pay estimates, and engineering and architectural invoices.Leads subordinates to accomplish goals and priorities.Inspects roads and bridges scheduled for maintenance or construction work.Oversees utilities/permit staff to review, permit, and inspect work completed within County rights-of-way.Education and Experience
Minimum of B.S. in Civil Engineering, preferred.Five (5) years' experience in highway maintenance, design, or construction.Have a valid driver's license.Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama preferred but not required.Other CharacteristicsWilling to work non-standard hours.Willing to attend meetings and other work activities.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Verbal skills to direct and supervise subordinates, deal with the public, and handle various requests from the public, other departments, and commissioners.Math skills to accomplish any variety of civil engineering typical problems.Writing skills to prepare reports and presentations.Reading skills to read maps, blueprints, etc.Skills in planning and scheduling.Knowledge of occupational safety and health requirements.Assist in coordinating disaster recovery.See well enough to read maps, maintenance orders, etc.Hear well enough to understand normal conversations.Speak well enough to relate with other county employees and others.Body mobility to inspect culverts and bridges.Strength to lift 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.
The Baldwin County Commission offers a wide range of employee benefits, please visit the following link for more information:
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering?
YesNo
02
Do you have at least five (5) years' experience in highway maintenance, design, or construction?
YesNo
03
Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama? Preferred but not required.
YesNo
04
Are you willing to work non-standard hours to meet deadlines as required?
YesNo
05
Are you willing to attend meetings and other work activities?
YesNo
06
Do you possess a valid drivers license and are insurable by the County's standards?
YesNo
Required Question
$70,175.00 - $114,988.00 Annually
Location :
Robertsdale, AL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Department:
Highway Department - Baldwin County Commission
Division:
Construction Engineering
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Performs highly responsible and diverse professional civil engineering tasks and assists the Operations Manager in directing a major department of county government. The employee is responsible for planning and directing activities of the construction section, bridge inspection program, utilities and permitting section, and traffic operations section of the County Highway Department. The employee determines and recommends major departmental policies, plans long-term programs, and makes administrative decisions consistent with county policies relative to construction and engineering activities.
This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: . Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County's insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.Essential Job Functions
EngineeringAs Directed by Operations Manager and Assistant County Engineer
Renders professional engineering advice/assistance to professional and supervisory staff in designs and construction of public works improvement projects and activities.Directs professional, sub-professional and other employees engaged in construction of all public roads, highways, bridges and related drainage structures and other governmental activities.Establishes project design/construction directives necessary to conform to good engineering practice as related to local, state, and federal specifications and requirements, as required.Oversees new construction projects accomplished by Baldwin County forces and by contract forces.Provides professional design service for projects that require complete planning, design, and construction inspection effort for Federal and State projects.Professional contact with outside survey, engineering, construction, or other miscellaneous service-oriented providers for the purposes of obtaining services, negotiate contracts for services, administering contracts and ensuring prosecution of work by contractors or consultants.Planning and Coordinating
Liaison with ALDOT, NRCS, FEMA, FHWA and other state and federal agencies for coordinating Federal Aid funding from ALDOT and various other agencies.Plans and schedules projects and specialized highway activities.Assists in developing budget.Approves construction pay estimates, and engineering and architectural invoices.Leads subordinates to accomplish goals and priorities.Inspects roads and bridges scheduled for maintenance or construction work.Oversees utilities/permit staff to review, permit, and inspect work completed within County rights-of-way.Education and Experience
Minimum of B.S. in Civil Engineering, preferred.Five (5) years' experience in highway maintenance, design, or construction.Have a valid driver's license.Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama preferred but not required.Other CharacteristicsWilling to work non-standard hours.Willing to attend meetings and other work activities.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Verbal skills to direct and supervise subordinates, deal with the public, and handle various requests from the public, other departments, and commissioners.Math skills to accomplish any variety of civil engineering typical problems.Writing skills to prepare reports and presentations.Reading skills to read maps, blueprints, etc.Skills in planning and scheduling.Knowledge of occupational safety and health requirements.Assist in coordinating disaster recovery.See well enough to read maps, maintenance orders, etc.Hear well enough to understand normal conversations.Speak well enough to relate with other county employees and others.Body mobility to inspect culverts and bridges.Strength to lift 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.
The Baldwin County Commission offers a wide range of employee benefits, please visit the following link for more information:
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering?
YesNo
02
Do you have at least five (5) years' experience in highway maintenance, design, or construction?
YesNo
03
Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama? Preferred but not required.
YesNo
04
Are you willing to work non-standard hours to meet deadlines as required?
YesNo
05
Are you willing to attend meetings and other work activities?
YesNo
06
Do you possess a valid drivers license and are insurable by the County's standards?
YesNo
Required Question