CITY ENGINEER

Athens; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Athens is seeking a qualified individual to manage the city’s engineering functions. This role involves providing professional engineering support for various city projects while ensuring compliance with existing standards.

Ideal candidates will have a BS degree related to engineering, certification as a Professional Engineer, and a valid Alabama Driver’s license. Responsibilities include coordinating projects, preparing technical documents, and overseeing compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s license.
• Experience usually associated with one to three years of experience or service.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for various department projects.
• Ensures compliance with engineering standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates work of personnel and contractors on engineering projects.
• Prepares and inspects technical engineering documents.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices

Skill in performing engineering computations

Skill in prioritizing, scheduling, and delegating assignments

Skill in oral and written communication

Education

BS degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the city’s engineering functions and for providing professional engineering support for a variety of city projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for a variety of department projects and for projects specific to other city departments.
• Develops and ensures compliance with engineering standards, guidelines, specifications, and procedures.
• Coordinates the work of city personnel and external contractors engaged in complex engineering projects.
• Develops recommendations for facilities, funding, personnel, equipment, materials, and contract services related to department projects.
• Initiates and maintains contact with key engineers and officials, or other organizations and companies.
• Prepares a variety of technical engineering construction documents.
• Inspects and reviews all land, site, and public works projects as a licensed professional engineer and ensures compliance with industry standards and other guidelines.
• Designs and/or programs software to create construction documents or communications between internal departments.
• Inspects field work in progress and upon completion.
• Supervises and participates in the resolution of difficult or unusual engineering problems.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s license.
• BS degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience usually associated with one to three years of experience or service.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and standards for public works infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of city ordinances and codes.
• Skill in performing engineering computations and in preparing engineering designs.
• Skill in using independent judgment and discretion.
• Skill in prioritizing, scheduling, and delegating assignments.
• Skill in operating modern office equipment.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and preparing reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in exercising professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.

Complexity / Scope of Work

The work consists of varied engineering, inspection, and project management duties. The need to balance a variety of competing interests and priorities contributes to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to perform engineering duties in support of design and construction of city infrastructure and improvement projects. Successful performance contributes to a safe, well‑maintained, and efficient city infrastructure.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. Physical strength, ability, and mobility to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation. Must be willing to work non‑standard work hours, holidays, shifts, and weekends as necessary. Must be willing to be on‑call.

The City of Athens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all facets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants. The City is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screen and physical required. The City of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services, programs, or activities.