City Engineer: Roadways, Drainage & Project Leadership

Cityofirondaleal; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of Mountain Brook is seeking a City Engineer to oversee planning, direction, coordination, and inspection of engineering activities related to traffic, roadway, and drainage systems. The City Engineer is responsible for reviewing engineering plans and drawings to ensure that proposed construction projects are feasible and can be constructed as designed.

You will work with contractors, consultants, and internal professionals to review plans, identify concerns, and recommend revisions,

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Alabama or eligible via reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional engineering experience, including lead project management for complex public works projects (roads, bridges, drainage, water/sewer).
• Experience with county/state agencies (e.g., ALDOT, ADEM, SWMA) on roadway construction and improvements.
• Experience reviewing bids, preparing/evaluating RFPs, administering contracts, coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and oversee engineering activities for traffic, roadway and drainage systems.
• Review plans for major developments and approve to ensure compliance with codes.
• Investigate citizen requests related to public infrastructure and determine repairs.
• Monitor construction projects and ensure compliance with relevant codes and permits.
• Oversee bid process for public infrastructure projects and select contractors.
• Supervise staff and manage department budget.

Skills

Driver's license

Lead project management

Public works coordination

Plans review

Education

PE license in Alabama (or reciprocity)

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Job description

The City of Mountain Brook is seeking a City Engineer to oversee planning, direction, coordination, and inspection of engineering activities related to traffic, roadway, and drainage systems. The City Engineer is responsible for reviewing engineering plans and drawings to ensure that proposed construction projects are feasible and can be constructed as designed.

You will work with contractors, consultants, and internal professionals to review plans, identify concerns, and recommend revisions,