Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works Leader

Dorchester County Government; Dorchester (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee Referral Incentive Program

Job summary

Dorchester County Government is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead public works projects, oversee planning, design, construction, and maintenance of county infrastructure.

The role requires ABET‑accredited degree, PE license, 8+ years of experience with 5+ in supervision; relocation assistance is available. Expect standard hours with potential after‑hours work and opportunities to mentor engineers and coordinate with multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years related experience with 5+ in supervision.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects from planning to completion.
• Review plans, permits, and cost estimates for roads/drainage.
• Coordinate with departments, developers, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor staff and manage plan review processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

GIS

Job description

Dorchester County Government is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead public works projects, oversee planning, design, construction, and maintenance of county infrastructure.

The role requires ABET‑accredited degree, PE license, 8+ years of experience with 5+ in supervision; relocation assistance is available. Expect standard hours with potential after‑hours work and opportunities to mentor engineers and coordinate with multiple agencies.