Civil Engineer

City of Dothan; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dothan in Dothan, AL, invites applications for the Civil Engineer role within the Public Works department. The position supports design, construction, operation and maintenance of city infrastructure, and reports to the Personnel Department.

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required. Preferably, candidates hold a PE license in Alabama and have two years of related engineering design experience; a valid driver’s license and ability to respond to emergencies are also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Two years of recent engineering design experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Alabama preferred.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support design, construction, operation and maintenance of city infrastructure.
• Assist in project planning, analysis, and inspections as required.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical reasoning

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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:**8/28/2026

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].