Harford County Government is actively seeking a qualified experienced Civil Engineer to fill a design, project management, and plan reviewer opening within the Department of Public Works – Division of Highways. This is engineering work at the experienced level. An employee in this class, with general supervision from a higher-level engineer, applies engineering principles to the design and construction of major projects, prepares specifications and contracts for proposed construction, and may se... more details
Nature of Work
Harford County Government is actively seeking a qualified experienced Civil Engineer to fill a design, project management, and plan reviewer opening within the Department of Public Works – Division of Highways.
This is engineering work at the experienced level. An employee in this class, with general supervision from a higher-level engineer, applies engineering principles to the design and construction of major projects, prepares specifications and contracts for proposed construction, and may serve as a supervisor in engineering design activities.
Examples of Duties
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)
Oversees professional and directs para-professional subordinates engaged in the design and construction of bridges, roads, and storm drains
Trains new personnel
Review construction plans prepared by consulting engineers to ascertain if plans meet County specifications
Develops work scopes for consultants
Prepares plans, specifications, and working documents for new County highway infrastructure projects
Prepares preliminary cost estimates for bridge, road, and storm drain improvements.
Performs detailed analysis of final designs. Performs complex engineering computations
Reviews studies for bridge, road, and storm drain alternates
Interprets State and County ordinances; rules and regulations, and policies
Acts as project manager on relatively complex design and construction projects for a variety of capital projects including bridges, roads, and storm drain improvements
Represents the department at public hearings, meetings, and conferences as assigned
Maintains liaison with contractors, consultants, and representatives of County, State, regional and Federal agencies
Receives and acts on citizen complaints and suggestions
Minimum Qualification Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of;
engineering theory, principles, and practices as applied to the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and designs for a variety of public works engineering projects
engineering methods and techniques as applied to public works design and construction;
engineering and administrative methods and techniques as required in public works facilities, reconstruction, and maintenance depending on the area of specialty
highway and structure design as well as erosion and sediment control and stormwater management policies and procedures
Ability and skill in;
interpreting and analyzing engineering design plans and specifications and resolving programs
planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of lower-level engineering and technical staff
preparing technical forms, reports, agreements, and other correspondence;
effective oral and written communication
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associates and developers, consultant architects and engineers, contractors, and the public
EDUCATION: B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of responsible field or office engineering experience with registration as an Engineer-In-Training OR four (4) years of responsible field or office engineering experience
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Class "D" or Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.
SAFETY: Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
Notes
Education beyond the Bachelor's Degree in a field stated above may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Proof of a college degree is required by the selected candidate.
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