Project Engineer - Engineering and Development Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer manages development of design plans, right-of-way acquisition, and construction management activities for transportation Capital Improvement Program projects. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

• Oversees planning, design engineering, right-of-way acquisition, bidding and construction management of transportation Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Prepares proposal documents for engineering contractual services.
• Coordinates transportation projects and other projects with federal, state, regional and county agencies.
• Participates in regional and local transportation programs and projects.
• Coordinates project information with other Town departments.
• Responds to citizen inquiries concerning projects.
• Performs construction, transportation, traffic, geotechnical, and underground utility engineering tasks.
• Coordinates public information meetings for Town projects.
• Prepares studies, develops cost estimates and researches assigned projects.
• Performs field reviews on selected projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, codes, ordinances and specifications.
• Supervises the roadway and stormwater field inspectors.
• Assists EED to provide inspection resources and proposed solutions for Flood Investigation Team.
• Coordinates Town projects with private, state and county projects.
• Assists with on-going implementation of Town’s Pavement Management System.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with four (4) to six (6) years of engineering design experience, preferably in roadway/highway engineering;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• South Carolina Professional Engineering (PE) License or current Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate required with attainment of a South Carolina Professional Engineering (PE) License within two (2) years of hiring;
• Valid South Carolina Drivers License.

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.