What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer position at Union County?
Prepares and/or reviews of engineering drawings and specifications, legal descriptions, invoices, and pay applications
Performs construction inspection activities, gathering and verification of field data, and other activities as necessary to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished on schedule and within budget.
Prepares or directs the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and agreements; prepares and evaluates engineering studies of large projects, performs difficult technical research, and analyzes complex engineering problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending and implementing effective courses of action.
Applies engineering principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Participates in the development of requests for qualifications, interviewing and selection of consultants, and contract negotiations for engineering services related to planning, design, and construction.
Maintains project files as required and in accordance with County records retention policy.
Proficiency with software applications such as GIS, AutoCAD, and standard office products.
Trains, mentors, and manages the workload of Assistant Engineers and Associate Engineers as appropriate.
Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of the County's engineering policies and procedures and other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures to staff, developers, and the public.
Makes recommendations and provides technical assistance to County staff and the general public.
Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate findings, recommendations, and decisions to the general public, engineers, developers, attorneys, planners, and other County departments.
Coordinates with professional and technical personnel in the implementation, modification, and enforcement of various plans, programs, and ordinances.
Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Coordinates utilization of professional, technical, and support staff, either directly or indirectly in support of task and project goals and objectives.
Stays abreast of industry standards and local, state and federal regulations; supports the County's efforts to comply with requirements of local, state, federal, and environmental agencies.
Refers to manuals, texts, drawings, documents, etc., such as state and federal regulations and manuals.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
Planning & Resource Management
Assists in the development and implementation of long-term water & wastewater management and plans.
Manages tasks and projects relating to the asset management program and continuous improvement including developing asset management plans, developing new workflows and tools, and evaluating strategies and new approaches. Assists with asset management roadmap planning, gap analysis, business process design, data requirements, and performance metric development. Involves extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Analyzes and recommends changes to existing programs and ordinances pertaining to water resources.
Develops, manages, and updates UCW's water conservation and water shortage response programs and/or ordinances.
Manages programs related to UCW's conservation activities. Researches complex regulatory issues and legislation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and four (4) years of experience in civil engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a North Carolina Professional Engineer License.
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and four (4) years of experience in civil engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Project Management Professional Certification.
Possession of a North Carolina Professional Engineer License.
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines, printers, calculators, telephones, GIS tables, drafting equipment, engineering supplies, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
Salary : $83,731 - $125,596
