Effingham County - Director

Effingham County is seeking a Director of Engineering / County Engineer to lead the County's engineering and capital project delivery functions. Reporting to the County Manager, this position serves as department head and senior technical authority for County engineering and oversees the Roads & Transportation, Stormwater & Utilities, and Parks & Vertical Construction portfolios.

Key responsibilities include directing Engineering Department operations; supervising division leads and Project Coordinators; establishing priorities, standards, and workloads; and providing professional engineering review and technical direction for infrastructure and capital projects. The Director oversees project scope, feasibility, cost estimating, design, procurement, construction, change management, closeout, and turnover. The role also administers consultant, professional-service, Engineering Operations and Maintenance, and other public works contracts;

develops and monitors department and project budgets; supports grant-funded and special-purpose-funded projects; and coordinates with Finance, Procurement, Development Services, GDOT, contractors, utilities, developers, and other agencies.

The position serves as the primary engineering advisor to the County Manager and provides technical information and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners while engaging with residents and stakeholders on projects and infrastructure concerns.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field, Georgia PE licensure or ability to obtain it by comity, at least seven years of progressively responsible engineering or capital project experience, supervisory or program leadership experience, and a valid driver's license.