Utilities Engineering & Projects Lead

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County seeks a Project Engineer to oversee water and sewer utility projects within the Public Utilities Department and ensure compliance with ACC specifications. The role includes managing capital projects, supervising staff, and coordinating field surveys and GIS mapping.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree with five years in utility engineering, plus three years of supervisory experience; a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and five years of utility engineering experience with exposure to field construction required.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; directs work assignments and performance appraisals.
• Reviews water and sewer construction plans for compliance with ACC standards.
• Plans, designs, supervises, and reviews public utility construction projects.
• Coordinates field surveys and GIS mapping for public utilities.
• Provides public policy information to the public and plans/installations of utility lines.
• Tracks progress and performs final inspections of contracted public utility projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County seeks a Project Engineer to oversee water and sewer utility projects within the Public Utilities Department and ensure compliance with ACC specifications. The role includes managing capital projects, supervising staff, and coordinating field surveys and GIS mapping.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree with five years in utility engineering, plus three years of supervisory experience; a valid driver's license is essential.