Senior Civil Engineer

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The Person nel Board is accepting applications for Senior Civil Engineers. These positions, within the Merit System, are responsible for designing public infrastructure facilities—including drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, and culverts—using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction‑specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, and regulations. Senior Civil Engineers also review proposed construction plans and collaborate closely with external contractors to ensure projects protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

03/27/2026

Grade 29

Full time

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

• Birmingham $69,305 - $107,515
• Jefferson County $75,504 - $117,145

• Driver's license.
• Professional Engineering License from the State of Alabama (or from a state that has reciprocity with Alabama).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (e.g., Structural, Environmental).
• Experience assessing civil infrastructure and preparing and providing plans or recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.
• Experience preparing engineering estimates of probable cost.
• Experience preparing and reading engineering plans.
• Experience designing or managing civil infrastructure projects (e.g., roadway projects, sewer, storm water systems).

• Experience with AutoCAD or Micro Station software.
• Supervisory or lead worker/team lead experience.
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer)
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
• CSM (Certified Stormwater Manager)

• Assists with the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept bids from contractors for public infrastructure projects.
• 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 to ensure they meet the jurisdiction’s requirements.
• Designs and 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.
• Directs and guides the activities of Civil Engineers and Engineering support staff by assigning and reviewing their work, providing technical expertise and assisting with various administrative tasks.
• Interacts with members of the public, public officials and other governmental agencies to investigate complaints or provide information related to public infrastructure.
• Manages public infrastructure construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants/contractors by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.
• Participates in the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction‑specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations.
• Reviews 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.

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 25 lbs.

Work is primarily conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional field visits to outdoor worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work…