MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Municipal Engineer provides design leadership on municipal infrastructure and land development projects as part of an infrastructure or capital improvement project team; ensures that projects and developments comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including grants, and assists in the management of the city's infrastructure budget.

Ideal candidates will have experience in public works, engineering, or related fields. Candidate must be proficient with engineering software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS and Microsoft Office; must be able to interpret electronic information, contour drawings and aerial mapping; must be able to work well in a dynamic team environment and build effiective working relationships with the public and other agencies; must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time under pressure and able to work independently and make decisions in the absence of a supervisor. Exceptional communications and organizational skills a must. Candidate should preferably have a Georgia Professional Engineering license or the ability to get a license, have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, and be registered as an Engineer Intern. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from a four (4) year ABET/EAC accredited university, with experience, and be a graduate from a four-year accredited Engineering School.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a High School diploma.
• Graduate from a four year ABET accredited Engineering School with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Civil Engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge and experience with Autocad Civil 3D in plan production is preferred.
• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in team settings.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with associates, public and other agencies.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The environmental working conditions of this position include working inside and very frequently being subjected to low noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasionally, employee works outside with exposure to hazardous machinery, electrical hazards, wet surroundings, loud noise, high/low temperatures and dust or fumes.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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 actually written out in this job description.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.