Roads & Transportation Project Lead

Effingham County Board of Commissioners; Georgia; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Effingham County Board of Commissioners is seeking a Roads & Transportation Engineer to plan, design, and manage roadway and transportation capital projects from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with GDOT and other agencies. The role emphasizes technical review, reporting, and coordination for safe, efficient county infrastructure.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, coordinating with agencies, overseeing budgets and schedules, and providing guidance on permits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
• Five or more years of transportation engineering and project management experience.
• Knowledge of GDOT standards and local government capital improvement procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D or related tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage roadway capital projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate with GDOT and other agencies for permits and reviews.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, analyses, and presentations.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and contract performance.
• Oversee permit review and regulatory compliance activities.

Skills

Project management

Engineering analysis

Written & verbal communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE certification

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project management software

Job description

Effingham County Board of Commissioners is seeking a Roads & Transportation Engineer to plan, design, and manage roadway and transportation capital projects from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with GDOT and other agencies. The role emphasizes technical review, reporting, and coordination for safe, efficient county infrastructure.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, coordinating with agencies, overseeing budgets and schedules, and providing guidance on permits and