Public Works Civil Engineer – Project Leader

Kentucky AG; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is hiring a Municipal Engineer to manage public infrastructure projects from conception to completion, ensuring welfare of the public and the environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least six years of experience; a Kentucky PE license is required within six months of hire and may require weekend work. The role is full-time, on-site in Lexington, KY with an exempt status and a compensatory time program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Six (6) years of engineering experience.
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages major projects involving preparation, review, and supervision of designs, specifications, plans, contracts, applications, estimates, and reports involved in the construction and operation of a wide variety of civil engineering work.
• Performs field surveys, inspections, investigations, and/or evaluations.
• Manages project funding, grants, invoices, and payments.
• Prepares for and attends Committee, Commission, Council, and other related meetings.
• Maintains communication with all internal and external stakeholders and responds to all requests and inquiries.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinates and/or contractors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Public infrastructure project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

6 years engineering experience

Job description

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is hiring a Municipal Engineer to manage public infrastructure projects from conception to completion, ensuring welfare of the public and the environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least six years of experience; a Kentucky PE license is required within six months of hire and may require weekend work. The role is full-time, on-site in Lexington, KY with an exempt status and a compensatory time program.