Design/Project Engineer

Go McPherson Career Center; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Go McPherson Career Center is seeking a Full-time County Design/Project Engineer for McPherson County Public Works. You'll assist in designing county engineering projects, handling roads, bridges, and drainage structures under guidance.

Your responsibilities include addressing maintenance and construction issues, operating the asphalt plant, and training in engineering software like AutoDesk Civil 3D and ASSHPTO Bridge Loading. This role offers a starting salary of $70,000 to $100,000 with opportunities for pay increases and career development.

Qualifications

• Must assist in the design of engineering projects including roads, bridges, and drainage structures.
• Must become Bridge Inspection Team Leader after employment.
• Candidates should have qualifications for certifications in inspection and materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in problem solving county road and bridge maintenance and construction issues.
• Assist in the operation of the county's asphalt plant.
• Be trained in various engineering design software.

Skills

AutoDesk Civil 3D

ASSHPTO Bridge Loading software

MicroStation

Problem solving

Education

Recent graduate from an accredited college or university

EIT or capable of obtaining FE certification

Job description

Design/Project Engineer: McPherson County Public Works

McPherson County Public Works is seeking a Full‑time County Design/Project Engineer. The applicant will assist in the design of all county engineering projects, roads, bridges and drainage structures under the direction of the Project Engineer or Director.

Responsibilities: Assist in problem solving county road and bridge maintenance and construction issues; assist in the operation of the county's asphalt plant; be trained in using AutoDesk Civil 3D, ASSHPTO Bridge Loading software, MicroStation and other design programs.

Qualifications: Must be a recent graduate from an accredited college or university, preferably with an EIT or capable of obtaining the FE certification within 6 months. After employment, the applicant will become Bridge Inspection Team Leader and will receive KDOT inspection and materials testing certifications.

Salary and Benefits: Beginning annual salary: $70,000 to $100,000 (DOQ) with two pay increases within one year of employment and a structured salary increase after the applicant passes the PE exam. Full county benefit package.

Position open until it is filled. EOE.