Senior Civil Engineer - Jefferson County

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 69,305 - 117,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is accepting applications for Senior Civil Engineers responsible for designing public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and drainage structures. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineering License from Alabama. This role includes critical project management duties and collaboration with external partners.

Salary range varies by agency: Birmingham $69,305 - $107,515; Jefferson County $75,504 - $117,145. A comprehensive benefits package is also provided.

Qualifications

• Driver's license.
• Experience preparing engineering estimates and reading plans.
• Experience designing civil infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts engineering studies for infrastructure projects.
• Manages public infrastructure construction projects.
• Interacts with various stakeholders in the permitting process.

Skills

Civil Engineering practices

Designing public infrastructure

Project management

Engineering analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Summary

The Personnel Board is accepting applications for Senior Civil Engineers. These positions, within the Merit System, are responsible for designing public infrastructure facilities—including drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, and culverts—using accepted civil engineering practices; jurisdiction‑specific standards and specifications; and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, and regulations. Senior Civil Engineers also review proposed construction plans and collaborate closely with external contractors to ensure projects protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Target Close Date

12/31/2026

Pay Grade

Grade 29

Type

Full time

Compensation & Benefits

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer‑sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

• Birmingham $69,305 - $107,515
• Jefferson County $75,504 - $117,145

Minimum Qualifications

• Driver's license.
• Professional Engineering License from the State of Alabama (or from a state that has reciprocity with Alabama).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
• Experience assessing civil infrastructure and preparing and providing plans or recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.
• Experience preparing engineering estimates of probable cost.
• Experience preparing and reading engineering plans.
• Experience designing or managing civil infrastructure projects (e.g., roadway projects, sewer, storm water systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation software.
• Supervisory or lead worker/team lead experience.
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer)
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
• CSM (Certified Stormwater Manager)

Typical Job Duties

• Assists with the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept bids from contractors for public infrastructure projects.
• Interacts with parties (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, governmental agencies) taking part in the jurisdiction’s permitting process by providing information about permit requirements, and assisting with reviews of permit applications and plans in order to ensure that permit applications and plans meet the jurisdiction’s requirements.
• Designs and conducts engineering studies to gather data related to existing and/or proposed infrastructure projects and prepares reports and recommendations based on the study’s results.
• Directs and guides the activities of Civil Engineers and Engineering support staff by assigning and reviewing their work, providing technical expertise and assists with various administrative tasks.
• Interacts with members of the public, public officials and other governmental agencies to investigate complaints or provide information related to public infrastructure.
• Manages public infrastructure construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants/contractors by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.
• Participates in the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction‑specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations.
• Reviews proposed construction plans to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; use accepted civil engineering practices; and comply with applicable codes, regulations and standards.

Physical Demands

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is primarily conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional field visits to outdoor worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work involves the use of a variety of equipment related to inspecting construction sites including, but not limited to: calculator, measuring devices, levels, etc. Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, construction zones, heavy equipment). Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.).

Eeo Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.