Highway Engineer

Position Title: Highway Engineer FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Highway Commissioner Pay Grade: U

Department: Highway

Position Summary

This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.

This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and surveying highway and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Responsibilities also include planning day-to-day activities in the maintenance of State and/or County highways. Employee exercises considerable independent judgment in decision making within general guidelines under the administrative direction of the Highway Commissioner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, organizes, and supervises highway maintenance projects.
• Responsible for carrying out maintenance and repair of highways in the County.
• Keeps Commissioner and/or Patrol Superintendent informed of progress on projects, equipment needs or need for additional employees. Requisitions materials for job.
• Computes technical data for design and building highways and bridges in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) facilities development manual and standards.
• Obtains constructions permits for all off right of way work.
• Prepares and procures applicable local, state and federal permits for road and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Documents and monitors permit requirements.
• Performs special assignments as directed by the Highway Commissioner.
• Surveys design and draws bridge and road projects, which includes accurately determining drainage structure size by analyzing hydraulic capacity for location, and documenting that analysis and designing the proper structure for that capacity.
• Inspects county and town bridges under supervision of the Highway Commissioner. Acts as program manager for the county/town bridge program.
• Performs construction site surveys.
• Attempts to get work completed within allocated budgets for each project.

Related Job Functions

• Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• Uses breathing apparatus, hearing, gloves, and eye protection as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co-workers and others.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions.
• Responsible for advising supervisor if valid driver’s license and good driving record are not maintained.
• Supports the Land and Water and Zoning Departments as needed.
• Performs related work as required or directed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move around for extended periods.
• Ability to walk outdoors for long distances or over difficult terrain in all types of weather conditions, sometimes carrying equipment (5 to 50 lbs.).
• Lift and carry tools, materials, and debris as required.
• Ability to operate road maintenance and construction equipment.
• Work safely in hazardous environments, including construction zones and adverse weather conditions.
• Tolerate temperature extremes, noise, vibration, dust, and mechanical hazards.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity sufficient for equipment operation, inspections, and paperwork.
• Use office equipment such as computers, printers, and copiers.
• Communicate effectively in person and via phone.
• Travel to various locations throughout Vernon County.
• Occasionally handle stressful situations or tight deadlines.
• Minimal exposure to blood or bodily fluids.

Education and Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer preferred.
• Four years experience in highway engineering preferred.
• Bridge Inspection Certificate preferred. Must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Experience and knowledge with hydrologic and hydraulic studies preferred.
• Must have valid driver license, good driving record, and Class AD commercial driver license preferred. Must have reliable transportation with adequate auto insurance to meet minimum County requirements, or access to reliable transportation for city and rural travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $49.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person