Engineer, Associate

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County seeks a professional Civil Engineer to support capital projects, plan review, and maintenance work. The role involves conducting modeling and engineering studies, developing design concepts, and preparing technical reports to support decision-making.

Responsibilities include CAD-based design development, cost estimation, and coordinating with owners, project managers, and contractors to ensure project success and adherence to schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills essential.
• Experience with capital projects and plan reviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional civil engineering tasks for capital projects and maintenance.
• Reviews plans, runs engineering analyses, and prepares reports.
• Develops preliminary/final designs using CAD and related tools.
• Makes cost estimates and identifies resources for projects.
• Facilitates communication among owners, managers, contractors, and agencies.
• Coordinates with project team to ensure compliance and timeliness.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Project planning

Cost estimation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Salary Range: $54,209 - $87,277 Salary Grade: 18 FLSA: ExemptPurpose of Classification:

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to perform professional civil engineering tasks in support of capital projects, plan review, and other infrastructure construction & maintenance projects.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of routine project analysis and design, and provides technical support during construction; prepares reports detailing the quantitative analysis performed and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by engineering technicians.
• Conducts a programming assessment to determine project requirements; and participates in the development of lists of potential infrastructure improvement projects to be included in the capital investment plan for the program or division.
• Develops preliminary/final plans and designs using CAD and other engineering/drafting tools; and develops engineering specifications for project construction based on programming assessment, design concepts, fundamental engineering principles, and approved preliminary plan.
• May provide limited direction or oversight to engineering and drafting technicians assigned to a project.
• Calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects.
• Facilitates communication between the property owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other interested parties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline required.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.