Civil Engineer (Highway) – Baldwin County Commission

Salary: $60,465.60 – $99,028.80 Annually

Location : Robertsdale, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Highway Department – Baldwin County Commission

Division: Pre-Construction Engineering

Opening Date: 10/05/2023

Closing Date: 10/19/2023 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

The Project Engineer position works with Highway staff to manage infrastructure improvements for Baldwin County. Primary focus will be on performing highly responsible and diverse civil engineering tasks for County infrastructure projects. The individual will perform in-house design, coordinate with consultants, review consultant plans, and will participate in the planning of roads and bridges relating to Highway Department projects.

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
Engineering

1. Works with other County design personnel in all aspects of highway design.
2. Works with other employees engaged in design of all public roads, highways, bridges and related drainage structures and other governmental activities.
3. 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.
4. Participates in preparing complete set of construction plans for highway projects.
5. Performs detailed engineering calculations and sizing of drainage structures in accordance with applicable engineering standards.
6. Performs detailed traffic engineering analysis and makes recommendations for roadway capacity and safety improvements.

Planning and Coordinating

1. Coordinates with outside agencies (ALDOT, NRCS, Corps of Engineers, etc.) regarding project funding, permits, requirements and regulations for County projects.
2. Plans and schedules projects and specialized highway activities.
3. Assists in developing budgets for County Highway Department projects.
4. Assists with grant development and implementation.
5. Assists with reviewing engineering plans and calculations for private developments impacting County projects and infrastructure as needed.

Miscellaneous

1. Reads literature and attends formal training to improve knowledge and skills for both immediate and long-term application to the job.
2. Assist in coordinating disaster recovery.
3. Attend seminars and conferences related to job domains.
4. Must be highly motivated and organized.

Education and Experience

1. Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an Accredited University.
2. Willing to take and pass the Professional Engineering exam.

Other Characteristics

1. Willing to work non-standard hours as necessary.
2. Willing to attend meetings and other work-related activities.
3. Have a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Verbal skills to effectively communicate with the public and handle various requests from the public, other departments, and commissioners.
2. Math skills to accomplish any variety of civil engineering typical problems.
3. Writing skills to prepare reports and presentations.
4. Reading skills to read maps, blueprints, technical publications, etc.
5. Skills in planning and scheduling.
6. Knowledge of occupational safety and health requirements.
7. Hear well enough to understand normal conversations.
8. Technical skills to operate complex engineering or GIS related computer programs.
9. Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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:

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Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an Accredited University?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver’s license and able to be insurable by the County’s insurance standards?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work non-standard hours to meet deadlines as required?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to take and pass the Professional Engineering Exam?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to attend meetings and other work activities?

• Yes
• No

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