Civil Engineer II

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County in Georgia seeks a Civil Engineer II to review and guide development projects, ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations, and provide technical recommendations to build a safe, sustainable community.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field, five years of experience, and EIT certification, with potential to obtain a Georgia PE license within two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification required.
• Georgia PE license within two years of employment desired.

Responsibilities

• Regulates development of subdivisions and commercial sites by reviewing construction plans for compliance with codes and standards.
• Inspects ongoing developments and issues violation notices and stop-work orders when needed.
• Issues Land Disturbing Activities permits and drafts new policies or amendments to ordinances.
• Coordinates with the County Manager, Commissioners and department heads to advise on projects.
• Prepares reports, charts, graphs, maps and correspondence related to projects and agendas.

Skills

Engineering review

Regulatory compliance

Contractor coordination

Agency liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Georgia PE license within 2 years

Job description

Put your Civil Engineering expertise to work shaping the growth and development of Chatham County as a Civil Engineer II. This role offers the opportunity to review and guide development projects, ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations, collaborate with contractors and public agencies, and provide technical recommendations that help build a safe, sustainable community. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, five years of experience, and EIT certification are required, with the opportunity to obtain a Georgia PE license within two years.

• Regulates the development of new subdivisions and commercial sites in a section of the County, including reviewing and approving construction plans and supporting calculations to ensure compliance with local and State codes and ordinances and established engineering standards.
• Inspects ongoing and completed developments to ensure compliance with approved plans and issues violation notices and stop work orders to non‑compliant sites.
• Issues Land Disturbing Activities permits.
• Researches and drafts new policies and ordinances and amendments to existing local engineering ordinances and codes for approval by the County Commission.
• Provides information and advice and makes recommendations to the County Manager, County Commissioners, and department heads regarding construction projects.
• Attends meetings with the County Manager, County Commissioners, and others as necessary.
• Prepares and presents information regarding County Commission agenda items for approval.
• Notifies property owners of property impacts and construction schedules of projects as requested.
• Completes all necessary reports, charts, graphs, correspondence, maps, and reports.
• Addresses, processes, investigates, and coordinates efforts to respond to citizen questions, complaints, and concerns about projects, including providing citizens with information.
• Coordinates with contractors, other departments and agencies, and other interested parties to solve construction difficulties and problems and adjusts original designs as needed.
• Reviews subdivision plats, Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), and ESA waiver requests to verify project compliance with County codes, ordinances, and requirements, including approving or denying ESA waiver requests, and recommending plats for approval by the County Engineer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, and
• At least five (5) years of experience in Civil Engineering; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a State of Georgia Professional Engineering (PE) License within two (2) years of employment.