Engineer (Vulnerable Road User)

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 64,893 - 104,479; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government is seeking a Civil Engineer to support infrastructure projects and maintain the integrity of civil engineering tasks. This role involves conducting engineering studies, developing plans, working with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, have two years of experience, and possess strong communication skills along with CADD experience. This position aims to improve transportation networks for vulnerable road users in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in civil engineering or equivalent training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review modeling and engineering studies for project support.
• Develop preliminary and final plans using CAD and engineering tools.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Calculate cost estimates and identify resources needed for projects.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Strong communication skills

CADD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $64,893 - $104,479 / Salary Grade: 21 / 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 and maintenance projects.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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 transportation, drainage and stormwater runoff, hydrology and hydraulics, flood protection, grading and erosion control, zoning and land use appropriateness, and related issues; and approves plans and issues permits or initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and works with developers/engineers to modify plans for conformity.
• 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 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; two years of experience in civil engineering; 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.

Additional Information

• DeKalb County is seeking an engineer passionate about improving the transportation network for Vulnerable Road Users (VRU): cyclists, motorcyclists, senior citizens, children and transit users.
• Key responsibilities of the engineer will be to review crash data for safety improvements to include making recommendations, concept and final construction plans, review site plans for VRU issues, recommend VRU enhancements to capital projects, traffic studies, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Preferred qualifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Strong Communications Skills- both written and verbal, CADD experience.