Employer: Sedgwick County
Department: Public Works
Job Title: PUBLIC WORKS - Civil Engineer
Salary: $0.000 


Job Description:

Salary:  TBD

 

Job Objectives:

Responsible for providing Civil Engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to Sedgwick County, consultants and the public.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Roadway and highway engineering design from site feasibility analysis and planning to final design services, including administrative work in the field or office associated with the design, development, investigation, construction and maintenance of Public Works roads, structures and related facilities.

Assumes the role of Design Engineer; prepares engineering plans, detailed working drawings, cost estimates, and specifications for various Public Works projects from minor maintenance up to large, complex multimillion dollar projects.

Assumes the role of Project Manager; oversees various Public Works projects from initial conception through construction; supervises the work of outside consultants, and the work of survey, CAD and inspection personnel; coordinates the efforts of design, construction and inspection services; prepares required contract specifications.

Assumes the role of Construction Engineer; confers with contractors and vendors concerning plans, specifications and the quality or work performed; reviews contractor's drawings and approves all phases of construction; negotiates relocation of utilities for construction; designs and directs construction modifications as field requirements dictate.

Reviews subdivision plans prepared by outside consultants to ensure compliance with KDOT and Sedgwick County standards and special provisions; approves construction plans and coordinates implementation of streets into Township or County infrastructure system.

Managing and facilitating engineering personnel in field surveying, inspection and computer aided design (CAD) in order to obtain desired results.

Reviews technical reports and engineering drawings for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, KDOT and Sedgwick County design specifications.

Prepares cost estimates and appropriate design documents for special assessment projects.

Recommends methods of resolving unusual and complex problems and improving materials and practices; interprets applicable engineering and administrative directives, policies and standards.

Meets with interdepartmental staff, outside engineer, officials and citizens to solve engineering and design issues.

Employs Microsoft Office, specialized modeling software and AutoCAD design software in preparation of data compilation, engineering design and analysis.

Performs other related work as required.

 

Job Standards:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET accredited university.

Four years of professional engineering experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Kansas.

Valid Kansas Driver’s license.

 

Work Environment:

Office environment with some field work required.

Knowledge of engineering principles and practices applied in the planning, location and design of engineering projects.

Knowledge of structural analysis and design.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD civil design software.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governments, consultants, constructors and the general public.

Must pass KBI background check and pre-employment urine drug screen.

 

Valid Kansas Driver’s License Required.  Must meet Driver Qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy.  

 

This position may be filled or closed to further application without notice.

 

Sedgwick County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status.  Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities.  If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Roberta Berry, Sedgwick County Acting ADA Coordinator by phone (316) 660-7054, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777), or email at [email protected].   Do not send resumes or application status request or employment questions to this email or phone number.  This information is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance.  Applications must be submitted on www.hrepartners.com.  You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

Sedgwick County will prohibit the hiring of spouses and/or immediate family members within the same department, but not within the County structure.

 

Immediate family and family of the employee’s spouse shall be considered husband, wife, son, step-son, son-in-law, daughter, step-daughter, daughter-in law, brother, step-brother, brother-in law, sister, step-sister, sister-in-law, mother, step-mother, mother-in law, father, step-father, father-in-law, grandchildren, grandparents and grandparents-in-law.

 

 

 

 

 

Vacancy Number: 20002089022414

Open Date: 2/24/2014 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 11:59:00 PM