Project Engineer- Public Works

Project Engineer – Public Works

Department: Department of Public Works

Compensation: Non-Classified $90,000 - $110,000 annually (based on qualifications and experience).

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm and other hours as needed.

Serving under the direct leadership of the Public Works Director and the Deputy Director, the project engineer is responsible for overseeing water, wastewater, roads, and solid waste projects for Worcester County by planning, designing, and managing infrastructure projects that ensure the safe and efficient delivery of essential public services. This includes developing and maintaining water distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities, road networks, and solid waste management systems.

The engineer coordinates with various departments, contractors, permitting agencies, grant funding agencies, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, budget constraints, and project timelines. Additionally, they conduct assessments of existing infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions to enhance the county's environmental and public health standards. Specific duties include development plan review, engineering planning and design, construction project administration, and grant administration.

• Pre-employment background check
• Safety Sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice to include evening and weekend work if needed
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points
• This position requires work in the office Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm and other hours as needed

• Reviews, comments, and recommends for approval developers’ site plans for County infrastructure
• Performs in-house design of sanitary sewers, water and wastewater facilities, solid waste facilities, County roads, etc.
• Researches utility records for possible conflicts with proposed design
• Coordinates survey activity
• Performs post disaster event damage assessment for Public Works- maintained facilities
• Prepares engineering cost estimates for County budget proposals
• Prepares project orders for selected engineering and construction firms
• Processes change orders and monthly payment requests from project contractors
• Reviews and recommends for approval equipment specifications and installation plans for public infrastructure
• Reviews and recommends for approval bond and fee amounts
• Reviews and recommends for approval construction, and as-built drawings
• Performs field inspections and resolves technical problems
• Ensures that all County, State, and Federal requirements are met before closing out projects
• Keeps supervisor informed of new trends or technology as well as any unusual or detrimental conditions and process problems
• Keeps informed on current engineering practices by attending workshops and educational programs or reading specialized literature
• Acts as a representative of Worcester County to the public
• Prepares grant and loan applications to lending agencies such as USDA and MDE
• Prepares scope of work for use in purchasing specifications and bid requests for design and construction projects
• Prepares small project agreements, memos, and other administrative packages for Commissioner approval
• Works with construction staff, administrative staff, support staff
• Provides engineering comments on proposed County infrastructure projects
• Functions as staff to Advisory Boards
• Opens to County Commissioners; meets with public to explain pertinent issues, respond to inquiries, and resolve complaints
• Manages capital projects in the department while coordinating with other departments, vendors, and agencies
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge and experience to work with minimal supervision
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
• Cross trains and backs up other staff as needed
• Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Complies…