Civil Engineer

Overview

Hiring Range: $74,838.40 - $100,339.20

Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field;
• Five (5) years or more of engineering experience in Stormwater, Hydrology, Transportation/Traffic, Construction Management or Environmental/Sanitary Sewer;
• Current State of Alabama Professional Engineering License;
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering experience in Municipal Government;
• Experience using Bluebeam;
• Qualified Credentialed Inspector Certification (QCI).

Responsibilities

• Reviews Engineering plans and specifications on storm drainage, site grading, and roadway design;
• Make recommendations to the City Engineer regarding design approvals based upon compliance with City regulations;
• Serves as Project Manager for various City construction projects, inspects contractors' work for compliance, maintains detailed records, and prepares cost estimates;
• Responds to citizens' complaints, and requests concerning stormwater and or flooding issues and takes appropriate action to ensure a timely resolution or citizen satisfaction;
• Assists the City Engineer with the review of submittals for Planning and Zoning Commission;
• Assists the City Engineer with all aspects of the City's MS4 program;
• Assists with the management of ALDOT/Federally funded projects;
• Assists City Traffic Engineer with the management of the City’s traffic signal system and maintenance;
• Assists the City Engineer and/or Project Manager with the management of the Hoover Sanitary Sewer System;
• Coordinates with other departments in performing stormwater improvements or repairs;
• Participates in the Department's budget preparation, including equipment purchasing;
• Provides needed information concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly and appropriately with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other related duties consistently as directed.