Engineer, Senior (CIP)

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a professional civil engineer to support capital projects, conduct plan reviews, and lead design efforts for infrastructure construction and maintenance. The role involves modeling, analysis, and coordination with consultants, city staff, and contractors to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, 4 years of experience, and an Engineer-in-Training preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Four years of civil engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies for project analysis and design.
• Reviews and verifies engineering calculations submitted by consultants or internal staff.
• Develops preliminary and final plans using CAD and other drafting tools.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, city staff, and contractors.
• Ensures site development plans comply with laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Provides technical assistance during bid phase of project design to help evaluate proposals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

Four years of civil engineering experience

Engineer-in-Training preferred

Tools

CAD

Drafting tools

Job description

Salary Range: $72,665 - $116,991 Salary Grade: 23 FLSA: Exempt

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 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 consultant engineers or internal engineering technicians.

Conducts a programming assessment to determine space, infrastructure, facility, and other 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.

May serve as a subject matter expert, handling multiple projects with complexity, and providing some leadership over other engineering staff.

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.

Coordinates and reviews the work of contracted architects, engineers, city staff and other project service providers; works with contractors to make all design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and approves the designs as appropriate.

Completes review of civil engineering aspects of all site development plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards; evaluates and assess the impact of the proposed project with regards to traffic and transportati

May provide limited direction and oversight to engineers and/or engineering technicians assigned to a project.

Calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects.

Facilitates communication between the owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other interested parties.

Provides technical assistance to project managers and contracts officers during the bid phase of project design to help evaluate proposals and make recommendations for awarding the contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline required; four years of civil engineering experience; status as an Engineer-in-Training preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

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