Engineering Assistant/ Inspector I

Shelby County • Columbiana, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Assistant/Inspector I is a full-time, classified, hourly position that performs work for the Shelby County Highway Department. Work involves technical assistance on engineering and construction projects and related activities including inspection, testing, and documentation, drafting, and surveying assignments. Work involves interaction with developers, utility operators, consultant engineers, contractors, representatives for The Alabama Department of Transportation, and citizens of Shelby County. Work also includes other duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years' experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting OR two or more years of college course work in engineering and technical training in computer aided drafting and design and surveying and two or more years of experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting (4 years or more combined of education and experience).
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
• Willing to work nonstandard hours and more than 40 hours per week if necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Traffic Control Inspector, Nuclear Safety, Roadway Technician and Certified Concrete Technician from the Alabama Department of Transportation.
• Experience and proficiency using Microstation including the ability to produce complex plans and design drawings from engineering sketches and notes.
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience and proficiency using ALDOT's Construction and Materials Management System (CAMMS)

Responsibilities

• Provides inspection services, testing, and documentation for road and bridge construction projects.
• Investigates and documents citizen's concerns regarding roadway and drainage issues.
• Inspects County roadways and associated infrastructure and produces reports and determines need for repairs or maintenance.
• Provides inspection and documentation for maintenance activities performed by County and contracted forces.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining files and drawings.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED