Water Projects Engineer

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Forsyth County Water Department-Engineering is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer to provide engineering and construction support for water and sewer projects serving county infrastructure. You will review designs, prepare bid materials, and coordinate with contractors and agencies to ensure timely completion.

Requires a Civil Engineering degree, 4 years’ municipal experience, and a Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• Four (4) years’ municipal water and sewer project experience or equivalent.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required; familiarity with Environmental Protection Division Permitting and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering specs for project construction, estimates costs, and supports projects.
• Reviews contractor designs for regulatory compliance and approves designs when appropriate.
• Monitors project schedules, reviews progress reports, and schedules inspections for compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field

Level 1B Advanced Fundamentals GSWCC red card / Level II Designer certification

Job description

Salary
$77,079.00 Annually

Location
Cumming, GA

Job Type
Full-time

Job Number
03687

Department
Water Department-Engineering

Opening Date
09/30/2026

Closing Date
10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to provide engineering and construction support for Water & Sewer Projects as pertaining to County infrastructure and departmental operations. projects and activities managed by the County.

Essential Functions

• Develops engineering specifications for project construction based on programming assessment, design concepts, fundamental engineering principles, and approved preliminary plans; Calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects; provides technical assistance throughout the project. Participates in bid preparation, contractor selection, and acts as County liaison for water and sewer projects working with contractors, citizens, and County staff to complete projects.
• Reviews the work of contracted engineers, surveyors, and other project personnel; confers with contractors to make design modification necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirement; and approves the designs as appropriate.
• Assists project manager in monitoring and updating project schedules and established timelines; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, inspectors, contractors, engineers, utility companies, local/state/federal agencies, the public and outside agencies as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Assists in the management of projects during design and/or construction phases; reviews plans, conducts and/or attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiates the appropriate solutions; assists with field decisions and recommends change orders as appropriate; prepares, reviews change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; reviews and recommends Pay Applications, monitors adherence to project schedules; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; and facilitates project acceptance with other County departments or government agencies.
• Reviews engineering design submittals and associated bid documentation. Assesses construction work ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with the approved detailed plans and specifications.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents as related to the construction of projects.
• Reviews various forms, reports, utility drawings, maps, construction plans, as-built drawings, blueprints, codes, laws, regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation as required for the design and construction of projects.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other computer programs.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations and standards; maintains an awareness of new trends, methods, equipment, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field; supplemented by four (4) years’ experience in municipal water and sewer projects, civil engineer design of pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, treatment plants, etc.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.Familiarity with Environmental Protection Division Permitting and Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems and Guidelines for Sewage Collection Systems.

Level 1B Advanced Fundamentals GSWCC red card certification or Level II Designer certification to be obtained within six (6) months from the date of hire. Working knowledge of National Incident Management System and Call Before You Dig (811).

Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows

• 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
• 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
• 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance

The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term

100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability

60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability

60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance And AD&D

Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service

Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five

Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10

The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service

You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of pay.

Questions

01
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least four (4) years' experience in municipal water and sewer projects, civil engineer design of pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, treatment plants?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Forsyth County

Address 110 East Main Street

Suite 230

Cumming, Georgia, 30040

Phone [phone]

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm