Director of Engineering & County Infrastructure

ASEE

Georgia

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Effingham County seeks a Director of Engineering / County Engineer to lead the County's engineering and capital project delivery functions. You will serve as department head and senior technical authority for County engineering, overseeing Roads & Transportation, Stormwater & Utilities, and Parks & Vertical Construction.

The role requires strategic direction of operations, budget oversight, and coordination with Finance, Procurement, GDOT, utilities, and developers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
Georgia PE licensure or ability to obtain by comity.
At least seven years of progressively responsible engineering or capital project experience.
Supervisory or program leadership experience.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Direct Engineering Department operations and supervise division leads and Project Coordinators.
Establish priorities, standards, and workloads.
Provide professional engineering review and technical direction for infrastructure and capital projects.
Administer consultant, professional-service, Engineering Operations and Maintenance, and other public works contracts; develop and monitor budgets.
Serve as the primary engineering advisor to the County Manager and Board; engage with residents and stakeholders on projects.