Chief Civil Engineer, Roads & Public Infrastructure

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 94,515 - 146,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Generous paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is looking for a Chief Civil Engineer for its Roads and Transportation Department. This position involves planning, reviewing, and managing civil engineering staff and projects, including the oversight of public infrastructure.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE License, and experience in project management. The compensation ranges from $94,515 to $146,640 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Driver’s license required.
• Able to obtain PE License in Alabama within 6 months.
• Professional engineering experience, especially as lead project manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, assigns work, and monitors progress.
• Manages departmental budget by reviewing expenditure reports.
• Oversees design phase of public infrastructure projects.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Budget management

Supervision

Stakeholder interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer in Alabama or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is looking for a Chief Civil Engineer for its Roads and Transportation Department. This position involves planning, reviewing, and managing civil engineering staff and projects, including the oversight of public infrastructure.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE License, and experience in project management. The compensation ranges from $94,515 to $146,640 with comprehensive benefits.