Transportation Engineer, PE - Roads and Drainage

Polk County Board of County Commissioners•Winter Haven, FL

About The Position

Professional engineering work related to managing design, permitting, right-of-way acquisition and construction of transportation related projects to ensure that these projects are designed, permitted and constructed in accordance with design standards; local, state, and federal regulations; and constructed in accordance with technical standards, specifications, and plans. Work involves project management functions to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Provides information and data for inclusion in various reports as required. Functions as the primary assistant to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below
Knowledge of the terminology, concepts, principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering and the design of transportation related projects.
Knowledge of methods, techniques, and materials used in transportation project construction. Knowledge of land and construction surveying and project management.
Ability to learn county, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, ordinances, and laws as applicable to transportation facilities.
Ability to concentrate on detail and essential work tasks, to perform mathematical tasks, to research and investigate problems, and to verify and recommend, solutions to problems.
Ability to plan, use good judgment, make independent decisions, organize and coordinate work on projects.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans.
Ability to prepare engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to prepare engineering and administrative reports, letters, memorandums, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, officials, and the public.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize, spreadsheet programs (i.e., Excel), word processing programs (i.e., Word), as well as various database programs (i.e.: Access).
Knowledge of AutoCAD computer-aided design.
Graduate of an ABET accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a civil engineering curriculum.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in civil engineering related to roadway and drainage which included at least three (3) years of engineering management and at least two (2) additional years of engineering construction management in roadway and drainage systems.
Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and have the ability to obtain registration in the state of Florida within six (6) months of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment.
This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the supervision and preparation of transportation project designs, specifications, calculations, estimates, permitting and related technical engineering work for capital projects.
Prepares and reviews engineering drawings, design reports, permit applications, record drawings, construction specifications, shop drawings, and cost estimates for transportation related projects.
Works with inspectors during construction to ensure the integrity of the construction and conformance to design plans and specifications.
Performs engineering feasibility analyses, hydraulic analyses, and alternative evaluations.
Acts as liaison with other city, county, state and federal agencies in designing, permitting, and constructing projects.
Prepares and maintains project budgets, progress and status reports, letters, files, and other documentation related to projects.
Reviews bills for services from consulting engineers and contractors and determines that those services have been performed as required prior to submitting for payment authorization.
Works with the Engineering Manager and assigned technical staff to manage the Capital Improvements Program as well as the technicians to complete engineering designs and record drawings. This includes coordinating with staff and others to identify, prioritize and rank project needs.
Responsible for identifying easement and right-of-way requirements as necessary to accommodate proposed transportation construction projects.
Requests and coordinates site surveys, data collection, compilation, and data interpretation. Provides technical support and information to the Engineering Manager as it relates to design/construction projects.
May coordinate the work of others.
Performs related duties as required.