Engineer I

Winder, City of • Winder, GA

7d

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Assistant City Engineer, the Engineer I performs civil engineering work to identify, assess, prioritize, and manage capital infrastructure projects in support of the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The role also reviews site development plans submitted through the City of Winder’s development permit process. Work draws on civil engineering principles in areas including traffic and transportation, roadway design and construction, stormwater drainage, landscaping, land development, erosion and sedimentation control, pollution control, permitting, inspections, and associated documentation.

The Engineer I reviews or prepares planning documents, studies, models, calculations, cost estimates, designs, recommendations, construction documents, specifications, and bid packages. The role supports procurement and project construction, reviews environmental control plans and invoices, and helps administer Land Disturbance Permits. It may also include field inspections and oversight and support of Engineering Inspectors. The position helps coordinate communications among project stakeholders and interprets and enforces relevant City environmental and drainage ordinances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Two years of civil engineering experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License, maintained with a good driving record.
• Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Level II Design Certification, or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.
• Must never have been convicted of a felony.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have obtained legal work status.
• Must pass a detailed background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a credit check.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when occasionally needed.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Initiate or review planning documents, studies, models, calculations, cost estimates, designs, and recommendations prepared by engineers, consultants, or internal staff for proposed capital projects.
• Conduct or participate in infrastructure assessments and evaluations and develop lists of projects for potential inclusion in the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
• Plan, design, and develop construction drawings, details, and specifications for small or routine infrastructure projects.
• Develop cost estimates and bid packages, facilitate procurement, and manage project construction.
• Assist in creating Engineering Department Requests for Proposals and facilitate the procurement process.
• Review erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control plans and help facilitate the City’s Land Disturbance Permit process.
• Assist Engineering Department Inspectors with field inspections of residential and commercial construction sites for City infrastructure projects, as needed.
• Ensure inspection reports are properly created, filed, and maintained.
• Review invoices.
• Oversee and support the daily functions of Civil and Site Development Engineering Inspectors, provide general guidance, ensure departmental standards are met, and ensure inspection reports are timely, complete, and properly filed.
• Facilitate communication among project managers, contractors, government agencies, the general public, and other associated parties.
• Interpret and enforce City environmental ordinances, including erosion, sedimentation and pollution control, drainage, flood plain, and flood damage prevention ordinances.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level