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Jefferson County Commission
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Posted: 03-Nov-26
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Salary: $75,504 - $117,145
Salary Details: Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Years of Experience: 5 - 10
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Type:
Full Time
Level:
Experienced
Categories:
Civil Engineering
Internal Number: R0013053
Jefferson County, Alabama is accepting applications for Senior Civil Engineers. These positions, within the Merit System, are responsible for designing public infrastructure facilities - including drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, and culverts - using accepted civil engineering practices; jurisdiction-specific standards and specifications; and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, and regulations. Senior Civil Engineers also review proposed construction plans and collaborate closely with external contractors to ensure projects protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
The role requires a thorough understanding and application of established civil engineering practices and strict adherence to applicable codes, regulations, and standards. Individuals in this job class conduct engineering studies and prepare reports and recommendations based on study findings. Senior Civil Engineers work collaboratively with other engineering professionals and sub-professional engineering staff under the general supervision of a Chief Civil Engineer.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Assists with the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept bids from contractors for public infrastructure projects.
Interacts with parties (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, governmental agencies) taking part in the jurisdiction's permitting process by providing information about permit requirements and assisting with reviews of permit applications and plans in order to ensure that permit applications and plans meet the jurisdiction's requirements.
Designs and conducts engineering studies to gather data related to existing and/or proposed infrastructure projects and prepares reports and recommendations based on the study's results.
Directs and guides the activities of Civil Engineers and Engineering support staff by assigning and reviewing their work, providing technical expertise and assists with various administrative tasks.
Interacts with members of the public, public officials and other governmental agencies to investigate complaints or provide information related to public infrastructure.
Manages public infrastructure construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants/contractors by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.
Participates in the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction-specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations.
Reviews proposed construction plans to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; use accepted civil engineering practices; and comply with applicable codes, regulations and standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
Driver's license.
Professional Engineering License from the State of Alabama (or from a state that has reciprocity with Alabama).
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
Experience assessing civil infrastructure and preparing and providing plans or recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.
Experience preparing engineering estimates of probable cost.
Experience preparing and reading engineering plans.
Experience designing or managing civil infrastructure projects (e.g., roadway projects, sewer, storm water systems).
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About Jefferson County Commission
JobsQuest is the career site serving the 17 city governments and five county-wide government agencies of the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama Merit System. At JobsQuest, you'll find meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in a wide array of exciting fields and professions, including opportunities in public safety, city management and administration, information technology, finance and accounting, public works and skilled trades, engineering, and medical services, among many others. Through the security of a stable career with meaning and purpose, an effective work-life balance, and the reassurance of a secure and robust retirement, our employees embody our tagline, "A career. A purpose. A life."
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