Engineering Manager

Racine, County of (WI); Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Racine County seeks an Engineering Manager to lead planning, design, and maintenance of public infrastructure. The role oversees staff, consultants, and projects across highways, parks and facilities, ensuring safety and quality for residents.

You will provide technical direction, manage complex capital programs and influence long-term infrastructure planning. A competitive package and benefits accompany this public service opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a professional engineering license required.
• Five years of responsible engineering work in municipal highway construction and design.
• Working knowledge of standards, specs, methods and laws pertaining to highway engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, designs, drawings, cost estimates and specifications for Public Works projects.
• Direct, supervise and assign the work of engineering staff shown in the division.
• Administer highway permits, LRIP/State programs and capital improvement planning.
• Coordinate with DOT, municipalities and other agencies on projects and funding.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Public speaking

AutoCAD

Wisconsin driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join our team and earn a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. We reward you along the way with payments as you build your career with Racine County.

Racine County is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead the planning, design, construction and maintenance of critical public infrastructure projects that enhance the safety, mobility and quality of life for our residents. This leadership position administers, supervises and performs professional engineering services for the Department of Public Works and oversees projects involving county highways, parks and other public works infrastructure.

As Engineering Manager, you will provide technical expertise, strategic direction and project oversight while leading engineering staff, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex capital improvement projects, influence long-term infrastructure planning and help shape the future of Racine County's public assets.

Racine County offers a competitive compensation package, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities and the opportunity to make a lasting impact through public service.

As an employee of a local government agency, qualified employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which may provide student loan forgiveness for borrowers who meet program requirements. This includes working in qualifying fields and making a certain number of on-time payments while employed in a public service job.

1. Prepare reports, designs, drawings, cost estimates, and specifications for various Public Works Department projects.


2. Perform high level technical engineering work and prepare technical documents, legal notices, bid advertisements, and other documents that may be required for the performance of highway, park and facility work. Use CDN-BidQuest to bid out projects. Review bids received and prepare contract and bond documents for projects let to private contractors.


3. Direct, assign, and supervise the work of the engineering staff.


4. Administer the Racine County Town Bridge Aid program in accordance with State Statute 81.38.


5. Coordinate the inspection and evaluation of all dams under the jurisdiction of Racine County.


6. Administer and manage the issuance of permits for access to Racine County highways and for work to be performed by utilities.


7. Assist in the preparation of the highway construction and maintenance portion of the annual Public Works Department. Develop and review the five (5) year capital improvement plan for Racine County highways, bridges, and dams.


8. Coordinate, confer, and consult with the Superintendent of Highway and Parks on highway and park construction and maintenance projects. Advise on the type and placement of highway signage and pavement markings to assure compliance with State and Federal regulations.


9. Coordinate, confer, and consult with the Superintendent of Buildings and Facilities on engineering for various building and grounds projects.


10. Inspect, evaluate and inventory attributes of highways and roads under the jurisdiction of Racine County for the Wisconsin Information System for Local Roads (WISLR) in accordance with the requirements of State Statute 86.302 (2).


11. Provide administrative support for local municipalities for the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) in accordance with State Statute 86.31 and Trans 206.


12. Formulate, prepare and maintain files and records pertaining to road construction history, pavement and structure conditions, right of way information, traffic data, speed zone ordinances, and other such information.


13. Answer questions regarding services, investigate complaints regarding services and recommend actions; prepare public informational material as the need arises.


14. Coordinate with State Department of Transportation officials on future State and Federal highway projects in Racine County. Coordinate with local highway and other governmental officials with regard to projects of mutual interest and jurisdiction.


15. Serve on various committees of the Southeast Regional Planning Commission as Racine County's Representative as assigned by Director of Public Works and Development Services. Participate on the Advisory Committee on Jurisdictional Highway Planning for Racine County.


16. Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and forums with Public Works staff, government and civic officials, and the general public which includes occasional night meetings.


17. Maintain professional knowledge and expertise by attending forums such as workshops, seminars, and conferences as directed by the Director of Public Works and Development Services.


18. All other job duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

The Engineering Manager has functional supervisory responsibility for professional, technical, and service employees of the Engineering Division.

Supervision Received

Receives direction from the Public Works & Development Services Director.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major or combined course work in civil engineering.


• Five (5) years of responsible engineering work experience in municipal highway construction and design.


• Working knowledge of the standards, specifications, methods, techniques, and state and federal laws and codes pertaining to contemporary highway engineering is required.


• Professional engineering license required.


• A valid Wisconsin driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.


• Prompt and regular attendance.

• Requires working knowledge of AUTO CADD.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with employees, managers, and the general public.


• Ability to walk or stand on an occasional basis.


• Ability to perform occasional bending and squatting.


• Ability to sit in a moving vehicle on an occasional basis.

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skill, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.