Chief Civil Engineer - Jefferson County (Roads and Transportation)

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

12/31/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 33

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking well-qualified Chief Civil Engineers for its Roads and Transportation Department. Chief Civil Engineers are responsible for planning and reviewing the work of civil engineering staff, as well as non-professional engineering staff. Incumbents in this job class are responsible for designing public infrastructure projects. The types of projects they oversee and participate in can vary, but may include drainage structures, traffic design, roads, bridges, etc. They review and approve engineering plans/drawings, and may also answer questions and provide guidance to subordinates regarding their projects. Chief Civil Engineers are responsible for the preparation, monitoring, and administering of their departmental budget, and budgetary reporting. Their work may also include scheduling/approving subordinates' leave, and managing day to day operations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below

Jefferson County: $94,515 - $146,640

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver’s license.

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, OR, have the ability to obtain your PE License within Alabama through reciprocity within 6 months of being hired.

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or other closely related Engineering field (e.g., Environmental, Mechanical, Structural) from an ABET accredited program.

• Professional Engineering experience, including experience as a lead project manager directly responsible for successful design or construction of complex public works infrastructure projects (e.g., roadways, bridges, sidewalks, drainage systems, water treatment, sewer).

TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County Roads & Transportation. These qualifications may be considered when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes:

• Experience using computer aided design/drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Microstation).

• Experience directly supervising subordinate engineers on the design and construction of public infrastructure projects from conception to completion.

• Master’s degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or other closely related Engineering field (e.g., Environmental, Mechanical, Structural) from an ABET accredited program.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.

• Oversees and participates in the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction-specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations.

• Interacts with parties (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, governmental agencies) taking part in the jurisdiction’s permitting process by providing information about permit requirements, and conducting reviews of permit applications and plans in order to ensure that permit applications and plans meet the jurisdiction’s requirements.

• Prepares for needed infrastructure improvement projects to be completed by external contractors and engineering firms by developing the scope of the project and overseeing the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept statements of qualifications and bids from external contractors and engineering firms.

• Reviews proposed construction plans submitted by external contractors in order to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; use accepted civil engineering practices; and comply with applicable codes, regulations and standards.

• Oversees and manages public infrastructure construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants/contractors by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.

• Enforces permits provided to contractors or developers by monitoring their construction and ensuring they are following the conditions of the permit.

• Interacts with members of the public, public officials and other governmental agencies to investigate complaints or provide information related to public infrastructure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional field visits to outdoor worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work involves the use of a variety of equipment related to inspecting construction sites including, but not limited to: calculator, measuring devices, levels, etc. Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, construction zones, heavy equipment). Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.).

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.