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Sheboygan County · 1 month ago

Surveyor/Highway Engineer

Plymouth, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$93K/yr - $109K/yr

Sheboygan County is seeking a Surveyor/Highway Engineer to direct and supervise the County Highway Engineering Department. The role involves overseeing surveying, design, and construction of roadways, while ensuring compliance with statutory duties and providing engineering services to local governments.

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Responsibilities

Duties as outlined in Chapter 41 of the Sheboygan County Code of Ordinances. Comply with Section 59.45 of the Statutes pertaining to the duties of the County Surveyor

Comply with Section 59.73; 59.74 of the Statutes pertaining to surveys and subdivisions of sections, and the perpetuation of section corner/landmarks

Comply with Section 59.72 of the Statutes pertaining to Land Information and the Land Information Office. Formulate and administer the County Land Modernization Program

Direct, coordinate, schedule and perform survey and design functions for the maintenance and reconstruction of roadways and cities within the county

Provide administrative and technical guidance to the Transportation Director for long range roadway construction programming

Negotiate highway right of way acquisitions for roadway improvements. This work entails preparation of relocation orders, preparation of deed and easement documents, title searches, knowledge of the appraisal process and their use in acquisitions, and continuing education in the acquisition process

Provide consultation, surveying, and engineering services to other county departments and local governments

Assist in the preparation of estimates for survey, design, and construction of roadways and related facilities

Coordinates utility work on various projects

Overseeing maintenance, training, and purchasing of machine control equipment

Perform bridge inspections, keeps the Transportation Director informed of bridge replacements, rule changes, and bridge maintenance activities

Keep accurate records and prepare detailed written and oral reports

Public speaking at government meetings and project meetings when needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil engineeringRegistered land surveyorBridge inspector licenseHighway construction lawsEngineering cost estimationPublic speakingTechnical guidanceSupervisory skills

Required

Thorough knowledge of the laws, codes and regulations pertaining to construction and maintenance of highways and highway structures

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of highway or civil engineering

Considerable knowledge of engineering costs

Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with major courses in civil engineering

Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin or eligibility therefore. Comply with biannual continuing education requirements to maintain this license

Certification as a registered land surveyor. Comply with biannual continuing education requirements to maintain this license

Bridge inspector license

Local Program Agent (LPA) - real estate acquisitions