City Engineer - Traffic, Roadway & Drainage Lead

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical and dental insurance

retirement plan (pension)

generous paid holidays

sick and vacation leave

Job summary

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 Engineer reviews plans to ensure feasibility and constructibility and works with contractors, consultants, and internal staff to address concerns and revisions.

The role requires PE licensure in Alabama or reciprocity within 6 months, a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET program, and experience leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or other closely related Engineering field from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineering experience, including experience as a lead project manager directly responsible for successful design or construction of complex public works infrastructure projects (e.g., roadways, bridges, sidewalks, drainage systems, water treatment, sewer).
• Experience working with county and state organizations (e.g., ALDOT, ADEM, SWMA) on roadway construction and other infrastructure improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates and oversees all engineering activities by providing technical guidance to engineering staff and contractors and reviewing and analyzing plans and engineering studies related to projects involving in the City's traffic, roadway, and drainage systems.
• Performs plans review of major commercial or residential developments by reviewing, making suggestions/recommendations about necessary changes, and signing off/approving plans to ensure compliance with all applicable state, county, and city building codes.
• Investigates and responds to citizen requests/complaints related to public infrastructure by gathering information to determine if repairs or modifications are required.
• Monitors construction projects throughout the city by inspecting sites and working with contractors to ensure compliance with codes and permits.
• Oversees the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept bids from contractors for public infrastructure projects, and selects bids for large construction projects.
• Supervises staff and manages budget within annual limits.

Job description

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 Engineer reviews plans to ensure feasibility and constructibility and works with contractors, consultants, and internal staff to address concerns and revisions.

The role requires PE licensure in Alabama or reciprocity within 6 months, a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET program, and experience leading