Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education in Civil Engineering or a closely related Engineering field, AND A. Four (4) years of engineering experience involving construction and/or engineering and design under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, OR B. Possession of a registered Engineer in Training certificate with the state of New York within 6 months of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At time of appointment and throughout the tenure of employment: Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License. NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.
This position involves performance of professional engineering work as a staff engineer in an agency providing engineering, design, survey, drafting and construction management services to the Department of Public Works and other county agencies. The incumbent works cooperatively with other professional and technical staff on department projects. General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor. Direct supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Writes and prepares design reports, surveys and evaluations on highway, bridge, culvert, drainage, environmental issues and other public works, buildings or facilities improvements as the basis for new construction, repair, replacement or modification.
- Prepares technical project bid documents and designs for the bidding and instruction of improvements at the County Highway System, County Airport, county buildings, environmentally sensitive county lands and other public utilities or facilities.
- Manages and coordinates construction contracts for the implementation of county public works, utility and building improvements.
- Prepares drawings, spreadsheets, cost estimates and written analysis of public works and buildings, using digital program applications such as AutoCAD, Excel, GIS, Word, and similar PC-based programs as required.
- Uses the web and e-mail as needed to access or organize information.
- Drafts, or technically supervises the drafting by others, on a computer design and drafting system.
- Prepares grant proposals for the implementation of Federal and State grant application.
- Develops an understanding of and expertise in specific grant programs as the basis or applying for grants on behalf of the county.
- Performs grant monitoring and payment requests as needed for the successful implementation and close-out of grants.
- Provides engineering and technical assistance to other county agencies and municipalities as assigned.
- Provides engineering analysis of permit applications for the County Health Department and the Public Works Department.