- Driver’s License required.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Alabama or within another state with ability to register in Alabama within one (1) year.
- A passing score on the PE exam with the ability to obtain licensure within one (1) year.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a four year engineering program approved by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering.
- Thorough demonstrated knowledge of utility, drainage, road construction and project and contract management.
- Leadership experience is a plus but not required.
This position is responsible for administrative and professional civil engineering (PE) work in assisting the City Engineer in planning and coordinating activities of the Engineering Department. Work will include design and construction activities on various types of public infrastructure projects and residential and commercial developments. Incumbent is distinguished as Professional Engineer by acquiring the State PE Licensure and having a minimum of four (4) years of experience in at least two (2) of the five (5) engineering areas.
Five (5) Engineering Areas: Traffic Engineering, Storm Drainage Design, Floodplain Management, MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm System) Permit Management, Site/Subdivision
Professional Engineer is responsible for professional civil engineering work in planning, design, construction, inspection and/or coordination of Public Works projects; prepares engineering plans and designs for drainage and water quality related projects; inspects construction sites; and monitors environmental compliance for the City’s water permit and landfill permit. In addition, the purpose of this positon is to support implementation of the City’s capital improvement programs (CIP), to check development plans, and subsequent construction for compliance with the City of Madison specifications and standards and sound engineering practices. The Professional Engineer reports to the City Engineer.
Examples of Responsibilities
- Must be able to perform many of the functions in the Civil Engineer 4 job description.
- Assists in planning and coordinating the design and construction of Public Works projects, including streets, sidewalks, multi-use paths, drainage systems, bridges and recreational sites, etc.
- Assists in planning, coordinating and implementation of the City’s Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
- Works with construction project manager and site superintendent to manage the projects under construction by the city contractors.
- Conducts on-site review of construction projects with Public Works, engineering staff and/or contractors to review progress, resolve conflicts and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Performs traffic control planning and design functions, including surveys of traffic flows and conditions, analysis of findings and preparation of plans for changes and improvements.
- Reviews development plans and checks design of infrastructure systems for compliance with standards and sound engineering practices.
- Assures design compliance and resolves design problems with developers and their consultants.
- Inspects infrastructure improvements for compliance and recommends acceptance into City’s maintenance program.
- Researches, prepares and presents studies and plans for disposition by city management, the City Council and other official bodies.
- Assists with overseeing city stormwater, MS4 and floodplain program.
- Advises management and officials on civil engineering matters.
- Responds to citizens’ complaints and concerns relative to infrastructure and public safety concerns.
- Assures compliance of developments with city standards.
- Provides coaching and guidance to Engineer 1 – 4 on various projects and processes.
Job Conditions:
- Working environment is primarily indoors in an office setting, and occasionally outdoor and in inclement weather (rain, snow, cold, etc.); and requires some travel to various City locations to conduct fieldwork.
- Job may require nonstandard working hours to meet deadlines, to attend evening meetings and work sessions, to be available during emergency/storm events and occasional work on weekends.
- Must maintain strong performance record.
- Must maintain driver’s license to drive independently, with strong driving record; and records are periodically checked by the City.
- Strong background required, due to accessibility to sensitive or proprietary information.
- Demonstration of a high level of judgement and discretion required for maintaining confidential and sensitive information.