Overview
Join our dynamic team as a County Engineer, a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of county infrastructure projects. As County Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects from inception to completion, and ensure all work aligns with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and community needs. Your expertise will directly impact the quality of life for residents and foster sustainable growth within the county.

Responsibilities

Directs the daily operations of the department, including analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
Executes policies as provided by the County Supervisor's office.
Consults with various County departments, elected officials, other agencies and the public in carrying out various County engineering objectives and programs.
Provides technical assistance, as required, to County departments involved in construction and maintenance activities.
Manages and administers consulting engineering contracts and related professional services performed by consultants.
Manages County road improvement projects funded by various sources.
Reviews civil engineering aspects of site development plans for commercial and industrial development and for subdivisions.
Prepares and reviews various engineering reports, designs and cost estimates related to the design, construction and/or improvement of proposed or existing County facilities.
Establishes and oversees training and development programs for engineering staff.
Coordinates with Legal Department to research legal documents to determine ownership of land, easements and rights of way.
Assists in the investigation of citizen complaints concerning conditions of roadways, drainage systems, etc.
Directs the Stormwater Management Department.
Provides information to County Council, including appearing before Council as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university or a related field;
Eight (8) years of related Engineering Program Management experience required;
Six (6) years of supervisory experience required;
Professional Engineer license in South Carolina required;

Special Requirements:

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record;
Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to accept payments and prepare purchase orders.
Ability to make budget recommendations and manage the budget.
Ability to use small office equipment, computers and highly technical computer applications.
Ability to create and guide implementation of plans and projects.
Ability to attend evening County Council, Planning Commission and other group meetings as needed.

Pay: $132,589.76 - $156,623.59 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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