Civil Engineer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY:

The position involves designing, planning, and implementing county infrastructure and engineering work involved in water and wastewater projects. This position will work on projects from conception to completion including study, design, consultant, supervision, construction observation and inspection. The Civil Engineer will provide professional engineering services, technical guidance to engineers, consultants and other staff. This position will report to the Public Utilities Division Chief to facilitate accomplishment of objectives and goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (not all inclusive):

- Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water and disposal of wastewater.

- Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding.

- Engineering requirements for construction of various projects.

- Plans and develops accurate and detailed scope of work for various capital projects and engineering services to ensure effective procurement as well as minimize change orders and project delays.

- Provides evaluation of proposals for projects/consulting services.

- Determines the necessary permits and helps ensure that projects progress properly.

- Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.

- Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements, right-of-way descriptions, etc.

- Coordinates with funding agencies for project financing.

- Coordinates with finance department to ensure proper funding is in place and all procurement policies and funding requirements have been met. Maintains project records, and relevant related documentation.

- Interacts with federal, state, and local agencies related to projects.

- Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work.

- Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

- Five (5) years experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design/construction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position requires the detailed knowledge of engineering practices in the design and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure components such as water plants, distribution lines, wastewater plants, collection lines, and pump stations

Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other designs, data recording, and analyzation software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.

Must have a thorough knowledge of all local, state and federal regulations involving water and wastewater infrastructure; Must be a licensed professional engineer in the State of Maryland.

Must be able to properly supervise staff personnel in order to complete heavy workload; May involve several days of traversing across rough terrain during inclement weather.

Must be able to effectively correspond with other agencies, contractors, consultants, and the general public both in writing and verbally.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations; Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

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