Senior Civil Engineer - Jefferson

Senior Civil Engineer

The Person nel Board is accepting applications for Senior Civil Engineers. These positions, within the Merit System, are responsible for designing public infrastructure facilities—including drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, and culverts—using accepted civil engineering practices; jurisdiction-specific standards and specifications; and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, and regulations. Senior Civil Engineers also review proposed construction plans and collaborate closely with external contractors to ensure projects protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

The role requires a thorough understanding and application of established civil engineering practices and strict adherence to applicable codes, regulations, and standards. Individuals in this job class conduct engineering studies and prepare reports and recommendations based on study findings. Senior Civil Engineers work collaboratively with other engineering professionals and sub-professional engineering staff under the general supervision of a Chief Civil Engineer.

Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency. Birmingham $69,305 - $107,515 Jefferson County $75,504 - $117,145.

Minimum qualifications required for employment consideration for this position include:

• Driver's license.
• Professional Engineering License from the State of Alabama (or from a state that has reciprocity with Alabama).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
• Experience assessing civil infrastructure and preparing and providing plans or recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.
• Experience preparing engineering estimates of probable cost.
• Experience preparing and reading engineering plans.
• Experience designing or managing civil infrastructure projects (e.g., roadway projects, sewer, storm water systems).

Preferred qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies include:

• Experience with AutoCAD or Micro Station software.
• Supervisory or lead worker/team lead experience.
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer)
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
• CSM (Certified Stormwater Manager)

Typical job duties include:

• Assisting with the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept bids from contractors for public infrastructure projects.
• Interacting with parties taking part in the jurisdiction's permitting process by providing information about permit requirements, and assisting with reviews of permit applications and plans.
• Designing and conducting engineering studies to gather data related to existing and/or proposed infrastructure projects and preparing reports and recommendations based on the study's results.
• Directing and guiding the activities of Civil Engineers and Engineering support staff by assigning and reviewing their work, providing technical expertise and assisting with various administrative tasks.
• Interacting with members of the public, public officials and other governmental agencies to investigate complaints or provide information related to public infrastructure.
• Managing public infrastructure construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants/contractors by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.
• Participating in the design phase of public infrastructure projects using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction-specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations.
• 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.

Physical demands involve physical exertion required for sustained periods…