Senior County Engineer - Highways & Bridges Leader

County of Summit, OH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Summit, OH seeks an experienced civil engineer to oversee highway and bridge projects, supervise engineering and administrative staff, and prepare operational reports for ongoing construction and maintenance programs. The role represents the department when the County Engineer is unavailable and coordinates with other county departments.

Candidates must hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor in Ohio, and bring 10–15 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; 10–15 years highway/bridge design and construction experience.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in Ohio.
• Must be a Registered Professional Surveyor in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering and administrative personnel; plan, schedule and assign work.
• Conduct research and supervise reports; plan highway and bridge projects and safety programs.
• Represent County Engineer in absence; liaise with other departments and agencies.
• May represent County Engineer in labor negotiations; support chief negotiator.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio

Registered Professional Surveyor (PS) in Ohio

Job description

The County of Summit, OH seeks an experienced civil engineer to oversee highway and bridge projects, supervise engineering and administrative staff, and prepare operational reports for ongoing construction and maintenance programs. The role represents the department when the County Engineer is unavailable and coordinates with other county departments.

Candidates must hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor in Ohio, and bring 10–15 years of