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St. Charles County Government · 3 months ago

PROJECTS ENGINEER - HIGHWAY DEPT

St Charles, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

St. Charles County Government is seeking a Projects Engineer for their Highway Department to provide engineering support under the direction of the Highway Project Manager. The role involves managing special use permits, reviewing engineering plans, and coordinating with various departments to ensure compliance with County standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the County special use permit process. Receives, completes engineering review of, issues, collects fee for, and keeps records of special use permits for construction within County right-of-way from citizens, utilities and developers

Responds to inquiries regarding work on the right-of-way and special use permit requirements

Communicates both verbally and in writing with persons interested in doing work which impacts the public right-of-way

Reviews entrance plans for sediment and erosion control, sight distance, and transportation planning

Investigates and makes follow-up reports regarding unauthorized work on the right-of-way

Reviews and field checks on-going work on the right-of way for compliance with County standards

Uses computer aided design and drafting tools to design road improvement and drainage projects to be constructed with in-house personnel or contractors. Determines drainage areas, calculates flow quantities and designs hydraulic systems

Performs engineering review of road improvement plans and design modifications to plans

Works closely with County’s Geographic Information System Department to incorporate the use of satellite information into the Highway Department’s everyday functions

Assists in coordinating and updating the department’s computer systems including purchasing, maintenance, and budgeting. Prepares reports, computer generated maps and drawings

Reviews and prepares legal descriptions and exhibits. Supervises and coordinates maintenance of highway department maps

Compiles information regarding annexations by cities and updates County parcel and municipal maps

Collects and analyzes data related to traffic counts, pavement conditions, and bridge conditions for roadways and bridges in the unincorporated areas of St. Charles County

Assist the Highway Superintendent in allocating maintenance funds to minimize expenditures and prolong pavement and bridge life

Works with Engineering Inspectors to complete final inspections of work done on County right-of-way under special use permit

Attends public meetings for improvement projects as a public liaison for the department

Qualification

Civil EngineeringAutoCADTransportation PlanningProfessional Engineer CertificationSurveyingData AnalysisCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required with advanced education desirable

A motor vehicle driver's license and satisfactory driving record

2 to 4 years of progressively responsible engineering in civil engineering design or review

Requires knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering, surveying and transportation planning

Knowledge of St. Charles County roadway standards and specifications in the Unified Development Ordinance

Ability to read, draft and interpret complicated plans, specifications, estimates and legal descriptions

Ability to review construction, right-of-way, and site plans and recognize deviations from County codes or accepted engineering practices

Ability to research County records including deeds, road plat books, survey plats, etc

Ability to operate a variety of computer software programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Must have and maintain a motor vehicle driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

Familiarity with state statues concerning County's authority over work on the public right-of-way

Ability to utilize information such as construction plans, special use permit applications, contracts, hydraulic studies, land deeds, exhibits, and engineering manuals

Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria

Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record, and transcribe data and information

Preferred

Certification as a Professional Engineer and/or Registered Land Surveyor by the Missouri State Board for Professional Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors is desirable

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered