Principal Civil Engineer - Capital Projects Lead

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Georgia seeks a Civil Engineering Lead to supervise a team of engineers supporting capital projects, plan review, and infrastructure construction and maintenance. The role focuses on formulating designs and solving engineering problems, coordinating with architects, contractors, and city staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least five years of civil engineering experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Five years of civil engineering experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; Professional Engineer license is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; organizes tasks to complete work and provides technical expertise.
• Reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; assists with construction.
• Reviews site development plans for compliance with laws and standards; coordinates with developers and contractors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

DeKalb County Government in Georgia seeks a Civil Engineering Lead to supervise a team of engineers supporting capital projects, plan review, and infrastructure construction and maintenance. The role focuses on formulating designs and solving engineering problems, coordinating with architects, contractors, and city staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least five years of civil engineering experience,