CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

ST. CHARLES COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Salary: Mid $82,468.18 – Max $98,549.47 per year        

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this position is to organize, supervise and manage highway and bridge repair and replacement on the County’s arterial road system for compliance with plans and specifications. The work is performed under the direction of the Highway Construction Manager.

• Oversees contracts for and manages highway and bridge repair and replacement projects to ensure Federal and local standards, specifications, and contractual obligations are being met.

• Inspects asphalt and concrete paving, grading, drainage, bridge structures and other construction incidental to road and bridge improvements.

• Works with private contractors to ensure quality of work and maintain project budget.

• Reviews, prepares, coordinates, and approves invoices, change orders and project correspondence, including reports and correspondence necessary for compliance with Federal funding requirements.

• Reviews plans and specifications developed for upcoming road and bridge improvement projects.

• Reviews right-of-way agreements between County and property owners in response to resident concerns.

• Coordinates meetings with public, design consultants, right-of-way negotiators, contractors, MoDOT and other municipal agencies to address issues associated with active or upcoming road & bridge projects.

• Meets with residents to address concerns arising from road & bridge construction projects.

• May review or prepare designs for highway construction and maintenance projects.

• Performs routine maintenance on County vehicles.

• May perform routine surveying.

• Works with maintenance division to address road and bridge related issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required, with advanced education and PE preferred.

• Job Experience

• Four years of bridge and/roadway construction management experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MoDOT and Federal construction policies, standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of drafting, planning, engineering and surveying principles, techniques and equipment.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Employment is contingent on successfully completing a full criminal background check.

TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted only through our Self-Service Website at http://hr.sccmo.org/hr. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled or sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.