Civil Engineer III (Capital Improvement Projects)

Alachua County•Fl, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alachua County Department of Public Works is seeking a Civil Engineer III to support transportation capital improvement projects. The Department provides stewardship of County-owned infrastructure and equipment while working with the community to support growth that balances environmental, social, and community development. This position will help plan, design, coordinate, and deliver transportation capital projects that enhance and maintain Alachua County’s public infrastructure. This is responsible administrative and professional engineering work in the review and preparation of plans, designs and specifications, and project management for public works projects related to the Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP). Work involves assisting in the coordination, planning, project management and review of the work of subordinate technical employees engaged in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of public works projects related to the TCIP. An employee in this classification serves as chief engineer and manager for a major public works function, Transportation Capital Improvement Program Division. Work is performed under the direction of the higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public works engineering, or closely related engineering field
Four years related professional engineering experience in design and management of transportation capital improvement.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required
Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration is required within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Government/Public works engineering experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervises, assists in planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Transportation Capital Improvement Program Division.
Performs complex design elements related to various TCIP projects.
Reviews and approves design work of subordinate technicians and engineers.
Performs detailed review of development plans and reports prepared by private licensed engineers and ensures compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards.
Recommends updates to development codes when necessary.
Exercises considerable autonomy in the design and management of transportation capital improvement projects.
Approves layouts and other significant design considerations for projects.
Responsible for assimilating all components of project plans, including but not limited to plans, quantities, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
Prepares detailed scopes of work for consultants; participates in the selection process, manages consultant contracts and reviews work of consultants.
Recommends payment approval for contracts.
Prepares construction contract documents through the collaboration of the Procurement (contracts) Office.
Serves as expert witness in court cases pertaining to design, development activities and condemnation trials.
Supervises, plans, directs and prepares engineering studies, feasibility reports, construction plans and cost estimates.
Prepares and monitors the budget for the Transportation Capital Improvement Program Division.
Coordinates engineering field surveys, and construction and maintenance activities performed by private utilities and contractors within public works.
Serves as expert advisor on construction projects to technicians and engineers on complex design/construction problems and interprets specifications as required between engineers/technicians and contractors.
Establishes training programs for subordinate engineers and technicians.
Develops major program plans, establishes methodology for project prioritization, and establishes project plans and production schedules.
Represents higher level supervisors including the County Engineer and Public Works Director at various meetings.
Makes public presentations representing higher level supervisors including the County Engineer and Public Works Director to various groups.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.