Staff Engineer

Catawba County Government; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba County Government is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer to begin a career in civil and environmental engineering, with emphasis on solid waste, stormwater, water and wastewater, infrastructure, and air quality.

The Staff Engineer will work in a team environment and report to the Engineering Supervisor, gaining exposure to fieldwork, testing, erosion and sedimentation control inspections, modeling, and reporting.

Qualifications

• FE Certification or ability to obtain during probation
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Understanding of construction means, methods, and best practices
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with the public and other professionals
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in applying standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• This position is light work; ability to lift up to 20 pounds; sitting most of the time with walking during inspections

Responsibilities

• Project construction oversight (landfill, and/or water/sewer)
• Perform field inspections for sedimentation and erosion control small site permits
• Record inspection results into SmartGov or similar software
• Provide communication and guidance to owners/contractors for compliance
• Perform field work related to Landfill State permitting compliance
• System modeling of water and sewer infrastructure
• Prepare technical memoranda, electronic deliverables, and/or reports
• Evaluate concrete and street paving conditions
• Calculate material quantities and generate cost estimates

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Light lifting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SmartGov

Job description

Catawba County is recruiting a highly self-motivated engineer for an entry-level Staff Engineer position designed to introduce the individual to the field of civil and environmental engineering, particularly in solid waste, stormwater, water and wastewater, infrastructure, and air quality. The Staff Engineer will work in a team environment and report directly to the Engineering Supervisor. This collaborative approach will help the new graduate become familiar with basic concepts, including fieldwork and testing, erosion and sedimentation control inspections and plan review, modeling, and engineering reporting.

Expected hiring range is $65,541.42 - $81,926.77 based on qualifications.

• Project construction oversight (landfill, and/or water/sewer)
• Perform scheduled field inspections for sedimentation and erosion control small site permits
• Record inspection results from the field into the SmartGov or similar software system
• Provide communication and guidance to owners/contractors as needed for compliance
• Perform field work associated with Landfill State permitting compliance
• System Modeling of water and sewer infrastructure
• Prepare technical memoranda, electronic deliverables, and/or reports
• Evaluate concrete and street paving conditions
• Calculate material quantities and generate cost estimates

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a specifically related field

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification or ability to obtain during probationary period
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (Driving is an essential function of this position)
• Understanding of construction means, methods, and best practices
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with the public and other internal and external professionals in a tactful, positive way
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in applying standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• This position is considered light work; ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis; sitting most of the time with ability to walk during onsite inspections/investigations.

Preferences:

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification

• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedimentation Control (CPESC)