City engineer, Civil Engineering

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil Engineer to join our team at the City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department. As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing various construction projects, ensuring their successful completion within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate has a strong background in civil engineering principles and practices, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Oversees the routine operations and ongoing coordination of the division to facilitate open communication/a teamwork approach, and timely response to a request from local citizens/key stakeholders, City Council, City Management, and the Engineering division staff per federal/state regulations and City codes/policies/procedures/design standards where applicable.
• Conducts feasibility studies and site investigations
• Attends City Council meetings as needed
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the public utility services provided for citizens; evaluates and identifies present and future community needs; formulates long and short-range public utility plans; meets with developers and citizens regarding new water and sewer services.
• Oversees the City s compliance with DHEC
• Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating engineering and utility reviews of plans and requests for services for all commercial and private developments
• Develops and manages the implementation of the City water/sewer/storm water utility infrastructure rehabilitation strategic plan.
• Supervises the drafting services of Engineering for other City departments and engineering projects; administers building and grading permits.
• Identifies and evaluates present/future budgetary needs, establishes priorities, formulates long/short range plans, research, and develops new strategies.
• Manages budgetary funds for several divisions.
• Serves as Department Head in the Director s absence.

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. (Master s degree preferred)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E) by the state of South Carolina
• Proven experience as a Civil Engineer, with a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, and standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.

Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.