Civil Engineer

City of Dothan; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dothan invites applications for a Civil Engineer to support the design, construction, operation and maintenance of city infrastructure. A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred for advancement.

Two years of related engineering design experience with public utilities or civil consulting is welcomed, and the position is based in Dothan, Alabama. Applications close on 7/28/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Two (1) years of recent engineering design experience preferred in public utilities or civil consulting.
• PE registration in Alabama preferred.
• Accredited degree from a USDE/CHEA-recognized program.

Responsibilities

• Support design, construction, operation and maintenance of city infrastructure.
• Perform engineering functions to progress city projects and ensure compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Job description

CITY OF DOTHAN

Personnel Department

126 North Saint Andrews Street

Dothan, AL 36303

http://www.dothan.org

Invites Applications For The Position Of

Civil Engineer

SALARY

$74,172.80 - $118,084.80 Annually

[Civil Engineer (PW) (with PE) Salary Range: $81,910.40 - $130,977.60]

• CLOSING DATE: 7/28/2026

This position performs engineering functions in support of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of city infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field, and
• Two (1) years recent responsible engineering design experience with a public or private utility and/or a technical civil engineering consulting firm preferred.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Alabama preferred.
• Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)
• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer.
• An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing [e-mail].