Senior Civil Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior Civil Engineers working within the Merit System are responsible for designing public infrastructure facilities including drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, and culverts using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction-specific standards, and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations. They also review proposed construction plans and work closely with external contractors to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Their work requires familiarity and use of accepted civil engineering practices and must comply with applicable codes, regulations, and standards. Individuals within this job class conduct engineering studies and prepare reports and recommendations based on the study’s results. Senior Civil Engineers work with other engineering professionals as well as sub-professional engineering positions and work under the general supervision of a Chief Civil Engineer.

Compensation & Benefits

Agencies provide 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.

Target Close Date

12 / 31 / 2025

Pay Grade

Grade 29

Type

Full time

Job Summary

Senior Civil Engineers working within the Merit System are responsible for designing public infrastructure facilities including drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, and culverts using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction-specific standards, and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations. They also review proposed construction plans and work closely with external contractors to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Their work requires familiarity and use of accepted civil engineering practices and must comply with applicable codes, regulations, and standards. Individuals within this job class conduct engineering studies and prepare reports and recommendations based on the study’s results. Senior Civil Engineers work with other engineering professionals as well as sub-professional engineering positions and work under the general supervision of a Chief Civil Engineer.

Compensation & Benefits

Agencies provide 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.

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Birmingham $69,305 - $107,515

Jefferson County $75,504 - $117,145

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Driver's license.
• Professional Engineering License from the State of Alabama (or from a state that has reciprocity with Alabama).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
• Experience assessing civil infrastructure and preparing and providing plans or recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.
• Experience preparing engineering estimates of probable cost.
• Experience preparing and reading engineering plans.
• Experience designing or managing civil infrastructure projects (e.g., roadway projects, sewer, storm water systems).

Preferred Qualifications

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

Typical Job Duties

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 25 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,