Engineer, Associate

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

Job summary

DeKalb County in Decatur, Alabama, is seeking a professional Civil Engineer to support capital projects, plan reviews, and infrastructure construction and maintenance efforts. The role emphasizes modeling, design, cost estimation, and interagency coordination to ensure project success.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a valid driver’s license where required, and a strong ability to communicate with stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience performing modeling, planning, and engineering studies for capital projects.
• Familiarity with CAD and other drafting tools.
• Ability to communicate with project managers, contractors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Conducts modeling, planning, and engineering studies for routine project analysis and design.
• Prepares reports detailing the quantitative analysis performed and recommendations.
• Develops preliminary/final plans and designs using CAD and drafting tools.
• 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.

Skills

Civil Engineering

CAD

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.