Project Engineer - Construction Management and DOT

Job Description

Job Description

Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Project Engineer - Construction Management and DOT

Department : Engineering

Pay Grade : 8

FLSA Status : Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs technical, administrative, and supervisory work in the engineering design activities for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure development. Seeking an individual with experience in civil construction and Department of Transportation (DOT) projects. Duties include reviewing water, sewer, stormwater, and erosion control construction plans and specifications, responding to information requests from developers and contractors, estimating development costs, interfacing with contractors and construction inspectors, and responding to inquiries from the general public. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the majority of capital improvement projects.
• Manages construction of capital improvement projects by coordinating with outside engineers, contractors, and construction inspectors.
• Coordinates utility relocation projects associated with roadway improvements with GDOT, Douglas County DOT, and City of Douglasville DOT.
• Reviews and edits contract documents.
• Participates in the preparation of specifications, plans, estimates, and reports pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and operation of a variety of engineering or utility projects.
• Coordinates projects from conception, through design, bid, construction, and acceptance.
• Provides technical assistance for solving a wide range of problems and concerns that involve existing or proposed infrastructure.
• Reviews private development water, sewer, stormwater, and erosion control construction plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with design standards and acceptable engineering practices.
• Assists with construction inspections and makes recommendations for acceptance of all residential, commercial, and industrial development.
• Communicates with landowners, developers, consultants, and other relevant parties regarding land development, sewer capacity problems, engineering concepts, approvals, and Authority requirements.
• Investigates and responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinates with federal, state, and local officials on policy interpretation and adherence.
• Ensures maintenance of records of inspections conducted and deficiencies noted; follows up on deficient construction.
• Reviews and interprets descriptive land data sheets on tracts, right-of-way maps, and easements.
• Ensures codes, regulations, and construction eliminate or minimize flood damages to structures.
• Compiles and tracks data, including spending, for local reports (capital projects & flow tests), state reports (quarterly, semi-annual, & annual), & federal reports (FEMA).
• Keeps the Engineering Manager advised of potential problems and concerns so that coordinated corrective action can be taken in time to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Performs other related duties as required / assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field and two (2) years of experience in design or construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications :

Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Preferred registration as a licensed Engineer in Training in the State of Georgia. GSWCC Level II Certification, or ability to obtain it within ninety (90) days from date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office and moderately loud when working out in the field. While performing the duties out in the field, the employee is regularly exposed to changes of temperature or humidity; exposure to dust, fume, or gases; and exposure to insects and animals.

The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

This position reports in-person to the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority's administrative headquarters from Monday to Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. This position includes alternating Fridays as an off day.