Civil Engineer

Job Summary

The Person nel Board is accepting applications for Civil Engineers to fill positions within Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham, Alabama. These positions, within the Merit System, focus on the design and review of public infrastructure projects and construction plans to ensure compliance with professional practices, as well as applicable codes, regulations, and standards. Civil Engineers in this role direct and support sub‑professional engineering staff assigned to field projects.

Individuals in this class work under the guidance of senior engineering professionals until proficiency is attained, with their work reviewed to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

03/27/2026

Grade 26

Full time

• Birmingham: $60,486 - $93,828
• Jefferson County: $65,228 - $101,192

You must meet at least one of the following options:

• Option A
  • Driver's license.
  • Possession of Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
• Option B
  • Driver's license.
  • Must show proof of successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
  • Must be within one semester of graduating with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).

• Possession of a Professional Engineer License.
• Experience working on ALDOT and/or utility projects.
• Experience using Auto CAD, Carlson, Bently Microstation, or other similar engineering software.
• Work experience in surveying and/or construction.

• Assists with the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept bids from contractors for public infrastructure projects.
• Assists with the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) under guidance and supervision of a Sr. Civil Engineer or Chief Civil Engineer.
• Assists with the pre‑construction phase of public infrastructure projects by reviewing proposed construction plans to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; use accepted civil engineering practices; and comply with applicable codes, regulations and standards.
• Interacts with parties (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, governmental agencies) taking part in the jurisdiction’s permitting process by providing information about permit requirements, and assisting with reviews of permit applications and plans in order to ensure that permit applications and plans meet the jurisdiction’s requirements.
• Conducts engineering studies to gather data related to existing and/or proposed infrastructure projects and prepares reports and recommendations based on the study’s results.
• Investigates and responds to complaints or inquiries made by the public to the department or public officials.
• Assists with monitoring ongoing construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants.

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as regular field visits to outdoor worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work involves the use of a variety of equipment related to inspecting construction sites including, but not limited to: calculator, measuring devices, levels, etc. Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, construction zones, heavy equipment).

Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.).

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