Civil Engineering Graduate

Job Title: Civil Engineering Graduate/Federal Aid
Hours of Availability: Monday-Thursday; 6am-4:30pm
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Announcement: ENG08-28-2025
Work Location: Lee County, AL
Division/Department: Engineering
Reports to: Assistant County Engineer II
Full-time Part-time
Pay Range: $64,699.15 - $74,404.00

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Prepares federal aid project plan assemblies; surveys project site and gathers field data; calculates quantities of needed materials; calculates horizontal and vertical alignments; estimates costs of projects; completes required reports; ensures that all required criteria are met and that current specifications are used.
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Performs engineering design and project administration for federal and other projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
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Assists Assistant County Engineer with requests from citizens; determines rights-of-way on county roads; determines if road is in maintenance system or not; determines the need for requested signs; speaks with citizens about issues concerning drainage, speed zones, signs, paving projects, and schedules.
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Works with utility companies for line relocation and project coordination prior to federal, state, and locally funded project completion. Coordinates with utility companies for new installations and largescale improvements of existing utilities within the County's Rights-of-Ways.
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Calculates drainage areas and sizes drainage structures throughout the county for replacements; determines drainage area; calculates size of drainage structure required; coordinates with Highway Superintendent for work to be performed; determines detour; places public notice to alert citizens and emergency responders.
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Approves routes for oversized/overweight loads on county roads; corresponds with contractors and ALDOT to ensure specified load will not encounter bridge with weight, height, or width restrictions.
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Researches and prepares right-of-way acquisition deeds; research records and verifies by field survey any existing right-of-way through properties; prepares drawings for right-of-way acquisition deeds or analysis of existing easements; prepares and presents reports and discusses findings with the County Engineer.
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Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
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Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
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Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
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Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Knowledge of mathematical calculations used in engineering/ construction design and cost estimations.
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Knowledge of traffic hazards, safety principles, rules, regulations, and speed limits.
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Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, typewriter, copier, and facsimile machine.
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Knowledge of geography of the county, including road and street names and locations; or,
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Skill in reading and interpreting county maps, engineering plans, tax maps, aerial photographs, and topographic maps.
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Skill in the use of field surveying equipment.
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Skill in interpersonal relations.
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Skill in oral and written communication.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Equivalent relevant experience may be considered if an applicant has a bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering other than Civil. Possession of a valid State issued driver's license.
HOW TO APPLY: (Previous applicants should reapply.)
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Visit www.leeco.us go to HUMAN RESOURCES click JOB APPLICATION under Related Links
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Completed job application can be faxed to 334-737-3609 or emailed to humanresources@leeco.us by the closing date listed on the job announcement.
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Paper applications are available at Lee County Commission Human Resources office located at 215 South 9th Street Opelika, AL (Second Floor) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Applicants can also apply at the Alabama State Employment Office.
Applicants should apply at the Alabama State Employment Office or the Lee County Commission Office
(215 South 9th Street, Opelika, Alabama) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. An employee in this position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Interested applicants may also fax a completed application to (334) 737-3609 or emailed to humanresources@leeco.us by the closing date.
Previous applicants should reapply. For more information visit: www.leeco.us.