Engineering Manager

Augusta Richmond County; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Richmond County seeks a licensed Civil Engineer to manage a team of engineers, technicians and inspectors overseeing water and sanitary sewer construction projects within established regulations.

The role includes directing design reviews, cost estimates, contract administration, and coordination with contractors, utility agencies and the public to deliver engineered solutions on time and within budget. A PE license and 10 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited school.
• Ten years of experience related to water and wastewater design/construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineers and project managers; review plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Supervise and develop division staff; improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement division policies; participate in planning, design, and cost estimation.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Budgeting

Supervision

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Project

Communication skills

Surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Manages and leads a team of e ngineers, technicians and inspectors as they p lan, design, r eview and administer water and sanitary sewer construction and/or improvements within the guidelines of Augusta-Richmond County and departmental procedures and regulations, surv eying principles and practices , and water and sani tary sewer regulations. Responsible for managing the development of solutions to complete design, engineering and construction challenges . W orks with co-workers, engineers, developers, contractors , utility agencies and the public to provid e technical support.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards

• Manages and leads design engineers and project managers. Oversees the review of design plans and specifications and cost estimates to identify, direct, solve and/or resolve design and construction projects and/or issues. Coordinate and evaluate activities and staff, conduct and attend meetings with staff, contractors and consulting engineers.
• Supervises, selects, develops, trains and evaluates division personnel. Develops measures to analyze and improve division’s overall efficiency.
• Develops, recommends, and implements division policies and procedures.Develops, analyzes, and participates in conceptual planning efforts. Design and develop plans, specifications and cost estimates. Direct the collection of field data for design. Review, sign and approve in-house design plans and specifications.
• Oversees the preparation and/or review of documentation for the advertisement of RFP’s and RFQ’s, the award of contracts and execution of studies, design and construction projects.
• Assist in budgeting and long-range planning for large and small-scale projects.
• Other assigned duties

Required minimum qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringor related fieldfrom an accredited school.

Experience: Ten (10) years’ experiencerelated to water,wastewaterdesignand/or construction experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge ofprinciplesand practices of civil engineering.
• Considerable knowledge of water and sanitary sewer main materials and construction.
• Considerable knowledge ofsurveying.
• Proficient in administering construction contracts and supervision.
• Familiarity with departmental policies and procedures.
• Proficient in using computerassisteddrafting programs (AutoCADCivil 3D).
• Proficient in using a personal computer (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word,Project,etc.)
• Good communicationskills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Ability tosupervise and/or traindesignatedsubordinate personnel.

Certification:

• Possess orhave the ability topossesswithin one (1) year of employment GSWCC Level II Certified Design Professional
• Possess orhave the ability topossesswithin one (1) year of employment GA Water Distribution Operator License
• Possess orhave the ability topossesswithin one (1) year of employment GA Wastewater Collection System Operator License

Performance Aptitudes:

• Data Utilization:Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• Human Interaction:Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment:Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal:Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Math:Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Functional Reasoning:Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
• Situational Reasoning:Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
• Physical Abilities:Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Sensory Requirements:Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environment Factors:Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Licensing Requirements :

• Possession of a valid driver’s license withgood drivinghistory. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.
• Possessa Professional Engineer (P.E.) license(required). Mustpossessa PE issued through the State of Georgia within 6 months through reciprocity.

This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation.

Travel from office to other locations is required of this position.

The percentage of travel involved is less than 50%.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Opening Date

Oct 13, 2026

Closing Date

87,566-131,349