Chief Civil Engineer – City Infrastructure Leader

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan (pension)

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County seeks a Chief Civil Engineer to act as the senior engineering authority for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure in Birmingham. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, review designs, manage budgets, and advise elected officials on infrastructure policy.

The role requires PE licensure (or eligibility in Alabama within 6 months), ABET-accredited civil engineering education, and substantial public works project experience.

Qualifications

• Driver’s license.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, OR ability to obtain PE license within Alabama through reciprocity within 6 months of being hired.
• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineering experience leading public works infrastructure design or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental budgets within annual limits.
• Enforce permits issued to contractors and developers per permit conditions.
• Interact with the public and officials to address infrastructure concerns.
• Review permit applications and plans to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Oversee projects designed by consultants/contractors and ensure adherence to plans, contracts, and permits.
• Develop scopes for future infrastructure projects and solicit qualifications and bids.

Skills

Public-sector leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Public communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County seeks a Chief Civil Engineer to act as the senior engineering authority for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure in Birmingham. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, review designs, manage budgets, and advise elected officials on infrastructure policy.

The role requires PE licensure (or eligibility in Alabama within 6 months), ABET-accredited civil engineering education, and substantial public works project experience.