Clark County Highway Engineer

Clark County Government; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Government seeks a Highway Engineer to lead planning, design, construction, and maintenance of county road, bridge, drainage, and transportation assets.

You will oversee surveys, specifications, bids, contracts, and project delivery, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws while coordinating with INDOT and other agencies. A PE license and ERC credentials are required or achievable within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must have Indiana P.E. license or eligibility via reciprocity.
• ERC certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of roadway, bridge, drainage, surveying, and construction engineering principles.
• Experience preparing budgets, managing capital projects, and administering contracts.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee construction, maintenance, and improvement of roads, bridges, culverts, drainage, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare surveys, plans, specifications, easements, cost estimates, bid documents, contracts, and construction documents.
• Review bids, recommend awards, monitor construction, inspect work, and certify completion.
• Serve as ERC for county transportation projects and coordinate with consultants, utilities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with INDOT, KDIPA and other agencies and administer grants and funding programs.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Project management

Education

Indiana P.E. license

ERC certification (or eligible)

Job description

Clark County Highway Engineer

Position Purpose

The County Highway Engineer provides professional engineering leadership for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and administration of Clark County's roadway, bridge, drainage, and transportation infrastructure. The position ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the Highway Department while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time Reports To: County Executive

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering and Project Management

• Plan, design, and oversee the construction, maintenance, and improvement of County roads, bridges, culverts, drainage systems, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare surveys, plans, specifications, easements, cost estimates, bid documents, contracts, and construction documents.
• Review bids, recommend contract awards, monitor construction, inspect completed work, and certify project completion.
• Serve as an INDOT Employee in Responsible Charge (ERC) for County transportation projects.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

Transportation Planning and Asset Management

• Maintain inventories of County roads, bridges, culverts, and transportation assets.
• Develop and maintain long-range transportation, bridge, pavement, and capital improvement plans.
• Complete annual PASER roadway evaluations and prepare required pavement and bridge asset management reports.
• Along with the Highway Department Administrator, prepare and submit the Annual Operations Report summarizing the Highway Department's annual roadway and bridge activities.

Traffic and Public Safety

• Develop and administer the County's traffic safety program, including traffic control devices, speed studies, bridge load limits, railroad crossings, traffic counts, and detour planning.
• Inspect subdivision streets proposed for County acceptance and provide recommendations to the County Executive.

Grants, Budgeting, and Administration

• Prepare engineering estimates and assist in developing and administering departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare and administer state and federal grant applications and funding programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, environmental, and transportation regulations.
• Attend regional transportation meetings and represent Clark County with INDOT, KIPDA, and other agencies.

Public and Professional Relations

• Respond to inquiries regarding roads, bridges, drainage, traffic, and infrastructure concerns.
• Investigate complaints, provide technical recommendations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain current engineering knowledge through continuing education and professional development.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform statutory duties required under Indiana law.
• Perform other duties assigned by the County Executive consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Indiana Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility for Indiana licensure through reciprocity.
• INDOT Employee in Responsible Charge (ERC) certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of roadway, bridge, drainage, surveying, and construction engineering principles.
• Experience preparing budgets, managing capital projects, and administering contracts.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in both office and field settings and requires travel to project sites, walking on uneven terrain, occasional climbing, exposure to weather and construction environments, lifting up to 25 pounds, and the use of standard office equipment and computer software.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Clark County reserves the right to modify or assign duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clark County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.