Deputy City Engineer

Job Description

This full-time position is within the City of Robertsdale’s Engineering Department and reports to the City Engineer. The position provides professional, technical, and administrative engineering support to the City Engineer, Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and departments within the city. The ideal candidate has a broad civil engineering background with experience in construction, plan review, stormwater/drainage management, materials, pedestrian facilities, utilities, and community development.

The ideal candidate also possesses ability to solve complex engineering related problems.

• Assists the City Engineer on all engineering matters affecting the city.
• Ensures the city follows all applicable Federal, state, and local laws on construction and maintenance projects within the city.
• Acts as project manager for various construction and maintenance capital improvement projects within the city.
• Provides engineering advice and support to the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and other City Departments.
• Provides engineering support to Public Works Department including but not limited to street maintenance, wastewater treatment, drinking water, and Alabama Department of Environmental Management compliance.
• Coordinates with developers, engineers, architects, and contractors during design and construction of city capital projects and private development.
• Assists with the review of subdivision and commercial development plan submittals for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and specifications.
• Performs Bridge and Culvert Inspections according to federal and state standards and maintains required databases and files.
• Maintains records including but not limited to permit documents, plans, specifications, drawings, and correspondence.
• Performs construction site and facility inspections to document and report conditions.
• Performs city engineering services for permit and grant submittals.
• Interacts and meets with citizens to discuss concerns involving drainage, road conditions, city projects, permits, zoning, and/or property boundaries.

• Must possess complex problem-solving skills
• Bachelors of Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineers license
• Bridge Inspection Certification is preferred
• Minimum of five years of engineering related experience
• Must be comfortable frequently speaking in front of large groups
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be proficient in computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office

• Must be willing to be work nights and weekends.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies.
• Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for training, conferences, and/or meetings.
• Must be comfortable working from heights.
• Must be comfortable working in confined space.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, frigid temperatures, snow/ice, rain, inclement weather, etc.)
• Must be physically capable or sitting, standing, and/or walking for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders.
• Must be capable of lifting 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of listening to and comprehending directions and warnings of hazards.
• Must possess vision necessary to identify potential hazards in the field.